Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.
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Patrick Dewaere
Judge Fayard
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Aurore Clément
Michèle Louvier
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Philippe Léotard
Marec
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Michel Auclair
Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
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Jean Bouise
Arnould
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Daniel Ivernel
Marcheron
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Henri Garcin
Picot
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Jacques Spiesser
Jacques Steiner
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Marcel Bozzuffi
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Roland Blanche
Paulo
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Philippe Brizard
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Yves Boisset Director · Claude Veillot Writer Luc Béraud Writer
First release January 12, 1977 · Produced in France · Original title Le Juge Fayard dit Le Shériff
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France
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Original title
Le Juge Fayard dit Le Shériff
Original language
French
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French
Release dates
France · January 12, 1977
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No release date listed for United States.
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