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The Inquisitor

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1981 | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no 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 Evil Under the Sun, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    4 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Miller

  • Lino VenturaInspector Antoine Gallien
  • Michel SerraultJérôme Martinaud
  • Romy SchneiderChantal Martinaud
  • Guy MarchandInspector Marcel Belmont
  • Pierre MaguelonInspector Adami
  • Serge MalikMechanic
  • Jean-Claude PenchenatDivisional Commissioner
  • Yves PignotPoliceman in Raincoat
  • Mathieu SchiffmanSon Berthier
  • Didier AgostiniYoung policeman