Summaries

A magistrate violates the confidentiality of a police investigation to solve a murder. Inspired by a true story.

1972: in a small northern French city, a Miner's teenage daughter is found dead in a wasteland. Murdered. The prime suspect: a respected local Notary. After being held for lengthy questioning, he is charged and jailed by the examining judge. Scandal. A notary in prison is unusual and the case attracts media spotlight, taking a political turn. For the first time in legal history, the secrets of an ongoing police investigation are not respected by the examining magistrate, determined to leave no stone unturned to elucidate this murder.—Happy_Evil_Dude

Details

Keywords
  • based on true story
  • true crime
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Sep 21, 2008
Countries of origin France
Official sites TF1 International
Language French
Production companies GMT Productions C.R.R.A.V. Nord Pas de Calais Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
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