The French Detective (1975)
Adieu poulet (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 31min
- Crime, Drama
- 11 Mar 1979 (USA)
- Movie
Two policemen risk of interfering with a corrupt politician.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lino Ventura | ... |
Le commissaire Verjeat
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| Patrick Dewaere | ... |
L'inspecteur Lefèvre
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| Victor Lanoux | ... |
Pierre Lardatte
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| Julien Guiomar | ... |
Le contrôleur général Ledoux
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| Pierre Tornade | ... |
le commissaire Pignol
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| Françoise Brion | ... |
Marthe Rigaux, la patronne du bordel
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| Claude Rich | ... |
Le juge Delmesse
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Michel Peyrelon | ... |
Roger Portor
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| Claude Brosset | ... |
Antoine Portor
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Gérard Hérold | ... |
l'inspecteur Moitrié
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Gérard Dessalles | ... |
L'inspecteur Ransac
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| Jacques Rispal | ... |
Mercier
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Patrick Feigelson | ... |
Louis
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| Jean-Yves Gautier | ... |
Letellier
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| Pierre Londiche | ... |
Jeanvier, l'indicateur au chien
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Jacques Serres | ... |
L'inspecteur Martin
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Christiane Tissot | ... |
Marie Portor
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| Ève Francis | ... |
La vieille dame
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André Malfuson | ... |
Estève
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| Michel Beaune | ... |
L'inspecteur Dupuy
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Charles Dalin | ... |
Sergio
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Christine Laurent | ... |
Christine, une prostituée
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| Henri Attal | ... |
Luigi
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
L'homme blessé à la jambe
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| Lionel Vitrant | ... |
Le pompiste
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Sylvie Matton | ... |
Une infirmière
(as Sylvie Meyer)
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Eric Vasberg | ... |
Lopez
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Eric Legrand | ... |
Jean Mercier
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| Valérie Mairesse | ... |
La fille à la cocarde
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Marie-Pierre de Gérando | ... |
Le commandant de gendarmerie
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Raoul Curet | ... |
Le président
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| Jean Turlier | ... |
Moissat
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Guy Verda |
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Alain Montizon | ... |
L'adjoint de Lardatte
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Maurice Laquitaine |
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Christian Debaker | ... |
Un fils Mercier
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Patrick Breux |
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Alain Fleury |
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Laurent Bondy |
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Paul Ballat |
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M. Loquim |
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M. Villan |
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| Henri Lambert | ... |
Norbert (uncredited)
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Sylvain Levignac | ... |
Le faux blessé (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pierre Granier-Deferre | ||
Written by
| Jean Laborde | ... | (novel) (as Raf Vallet) |
| Francis Veber | ... | () |
Produced by
| Robert Amon | ... | associate producer |
| Georges Dancigers | ... | producer |
| Alexandre Mnouchkine | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philippe Sarde | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Collomb | ||
Editing by
| Jean Ravel | ||
Editorial Department
| Michèle Robert-Lauliac | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Maurice Sergent | ||
Costume Design by
| Nadine Dessalles | ||
Makeup Department
| Didier Lavergne | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bernard Bolzinger | ... | production manager / unit production manager |
| Daniel Deschamps | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bernard Grenet | ... | assistant director |
| Françoise Lehérissey | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Irène Albouze | ... | props |
| René Albouze | ... | property master |
| Henri Berger | ... | props |
| Nady Chauviret | ... | set dresser |
| Andre Guerin | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Bernard Bats | ... | sound |
| Daniel Couteau | ... | foley artist |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound mixer |
| Emma Le Chanois | ... | sound editor |
| Bernard Rochut | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Eric Vasberg | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunt double: Patrick Dewaere (uncredited) |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean Cadin | ... | assistant camera |
| Gilbert Darraux | ... | key grip |
| Etienne George | ... | still photographer |
| Jean Harnois | ... | camera operator |
| Jean-Claude Marisa | ... | assistant camera |
| Michel Vocoret | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jeanine Fauvel | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Alain Artur | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Hubert Rostaing | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Hélène Sébillotte | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Josselyne Bucciali | ... | production secretary |
| Roland Godard | ... | assistant manager |
| Jacques Itah | ... | press attache |
| Louis Trinquier | ... | production administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) (1975) (France) (theatrical)
- Groupement des Editeurs de Films (1975) (France) (theatrical)
- CFM Filmverhuur (1976) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Fida Cinematografica (1976) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1976) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Quartet Films (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- TF1 (1979) (France) (tv)
- Atlas Video (1990) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Filmjuwelen (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- France 5 (2023) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1985) (France) (tv)
- Taurus Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Les Films Michel François (titles)
- Lumières numériques (restored by)
- Studios Éclair, Épinay-Sur-Seine (re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty as the murderous goon. Verjeat's pursuit of the councilman, Lardatte, gets him a warning from his superiors. When he embarrasses Lardatte while disarming a hostage (the dead volunteer's father), Verjeat is told he's being transferred within a week. He speeds up his hunt for the goon and, with Lefévre, one of his young detectives, he engineers a complicated scheme to buy more time before the transfer. How should Verjeat play out his values of honor and duty?
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | It was the first and only time Patrick Dewaere accepted to play a cop in a movie. He played a judge 2 years later in 'Le juge Fayard dit le sheriff' See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in La Menace, autopsie d'un tournage (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Adieu Poulet (Générique) See more » |