Police Python 357
Seen it?1976 | 125 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Strangers on a Train or Insomnia, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Corneau
- Yves MontandInspecteur Marc Ferrot
- François PérierCommissaire Ganay
- Simone SignoretThérèse Ganay
- Stefania SandrelliSylvia Leopardi
- Vadim GlownaL'inspecteur Abadie
- Mathieu CarrièreL'inspecteur Ménard
- Claude BertrandLe marchand de cochons
- Gabrielle DoulcetLa vieille aux chats
- Alice ReichenLa marchande de stylos
- Tony RödelL'Alsacien