The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Bernard Sommet has killed his wife and her lover and he declares that was a crime of passion. Sylvie Foucot, his court-appointed attorney, not only believes him but falls in love with him. But the examination magistrate is not convinced. For his part, he leans towards premeditation. Whether Sommet premeditated his act or acted out of anger and jealousy will be up to the court to decide.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- André BerthomieuWriter
- André BerthomieuDirector
Cast
- Jean-Claude PascalBernard Sommet
- Jean DesaillyJudge Lenoir
- Pascale RobertsMaître Sylvie Foucot
- Jacques DufilhoMartinot
- Jack AryCast
- Charles BouillaudThe guardian
- Henri CoutetCast
- Georges HubertCast
- Robert Le BéalThe inspector
- Marcel LocheCast
- Jacqueline PorelMadame Lenoir
- Caroline SaintMarie-Claire
Stills
Themes
murdercrime of passion