La trappola di Maigret

La trappola di Maigret

2004 · 91 min · ★ 8.1 · Mystery, TV Movie

A serial killer is stalking the streets of Paris and Maigret has to resort to setting a trap in order to catch him.

Directed by Renato De Maria · Written by Sergio Castellitto

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