A jaded and charming police inspector is assigned along with his cheerful partner to a case involving the mysterious death and/or suicide of a wealthy entrepreneur. The chief suspect is his enchanting wife who was aware that her husband had a mistress. It is also possible that the dead man may be the victim of a radical terrorist group.
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Cast
22 people
Michèle Morgan
Madame Richard
Known for
Port of Shadows
The Fallen Idol
Serge Reggiani
Lechat
Known for
Le Doulos
Casque d'Or
Philippe Léotard
Pierre Chemin
Known for
French Connection II
So Long, Stooge
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Monsieur Richard
Known for
Day for Night
The Two Missionaries
Valérie Lagrange
Manuelle
Known for
A Man and a Woman
Up to His Ears
Michel Peyrelon
Germain
Known for
The Visitors
Going Places
Christine Laurent
Christine
Also in
Le Mythomane
Rendez-vous en noir
Philippe Labro
Philippe Lacombe
Known for
Winged Migration
Jacques François
Police Prefect
Known for
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
The Toy
Arlette Emmery
Rose
Known for
The Bottom Line
The Wild Goose Chase
Anne Libert
Anne
Known for
A Virgin Among the Living Dead
Clockwork Bananas
Judith Magre
Lady with the little dog
Known for
Elle
John Adams
Claude Lelouch Director · Francis Lai Composer Jean Collomb Cinematographer
United States release May 7, 1978 · Produced in France · Original title Le Chat et la Souris
Production
Les Films 13
Production
France
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Le Chat et la Souris
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · September 3, 1975
Theatrical
United States · May 7, 1978
Theatrical
Argentina
March 1, 1979 · Theatrical
Germany
October 1, 1976 · Theatrical
Hungary
September 28, 1978 · Theatrical
Japan
February 23, 1990 · Premiere · video premiere
Netherlands
December 23, 1976 · Theatrical
Poland
November 19, 1977 · Theatrical
Portugal
June 17, 1978 · Theatrical · Barcelos
Spain
March 12, 1979 · Theatrical
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