The Inquisitor
7.6
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.
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Cast
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Lino Ventura
Inspector Antoine Gallien
Known for
Army of Shadows
Crooks in Clover
Michel Serrault
Jérôme Martinaud
Known for
La Cage aux Folles
Happiness Is in the Field
Romy Schneider
Chantal Martinaud
Known for
Sissi
The Trial
Guy Marchand
Inspector Marcel Belmont
Known for
Les Sous-Doués En Vacances
Looking for Teddy
Pierre Maguelon
Inspector Adami
Known for
Cyrano de Bergerac
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Serge Malik
Mechanic
Also in
Would I Lie to You? 2
Les Misérables
Jean-Claude Penchenat
Divisional Commissioner
Also in
South Sentinel
Le Bal
Yves Pignot
Policeman in Raincoat
Known for
Serial Teachers
The Horde
Mathieu Schiffman
Son Berthier
Known for
The Wild Child
The Under-Gifted
Didier Agostini
Young policeman
Known for
Marche à l'ombre
Patrick Depeyrrat
Policeman
Also in
An Amazing Couple
Long Live Life
Annie Miller
Camille's mother
Known for
The Wild Child
The Green Room
Claude Miller Director · Jean Herman Writer John Wainwright Author
United States release April 16, 1982 · Produced in France · Production Les Films Ariane
Production
TF1 Films Production
Production
Les Films Ariane
Production
France
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Garde à vue
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Canada · August 1, 1981
Premiere · Montréal World Film Festival
France · September 23, 1981
Theatrical
United States · April 16, 1982
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
Denmark
November 19, 1982 · Theatrical
France
September 20, 2000 · Physical · DVD
January 7, 2026 · Digital · Arte•tv
January 7, 2026 · TV · Arte
Germany
February 18, 1982 · Theatrical · West Germany
September 2, 1983 · Theatrical · East Germany
Hungary
June 23, 1982 · Theatrical
Italy
April 16, 1982 · Theatrical
Mexico
June 16, 1984 · Premiere · Cineteca nacional
July 4, 1985 · Theatrical
Netherlands
January 13, 1983 · Theatrical
March 13, 2012 · Physical · DVD
Portugal
December 22, 1981 · Theatrical
Türkiye
December 1, 1985 · Theatrical
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