Sorceror
1950 · 85 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama
A young rogue kills an old lady to rob her. Arrested, he believes it is for this crime, hides nothing from his lawyer, who soon tells him that he is only accused of another theft prior to his crime. Sentenced to six months suspended prison sentence, he will also have to answer for the crime of the old lady.
Directed by Henri Calef
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François Périer Michel Riverain -
Bernard Blier Jean-Pierre Lesourd -
Pierre Larquey Judge Gravelle -
Jean Marchat Me Lebondit -
André Carnège The barrister -
Danielle Godet Jacqueline -
Junie Astor Simone Lesourd -
Marcel Mouloudji Mouton -
Berthe Bovy Miss Germaine -
Jean-Pierre Kérien Lebray - J Jacques Courtin An Inspector (uncredited)
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Paul Faivre A judge (uncredited)
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