Vidange
1998 · 95 min · ★ 4.3 · Crime, Drama
Mireille Bertillet, a provincial judge, is transferred to Paris. She inherits a heavy file compromising high personalities.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky · Written by Jean-Pierre Mocky
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Marianne Basler Mireille -
Laurent Labasse Inspecteur Baron -
Michel Bertay Jogeard -
Jacques Legras le procureur -
Dominique Zardi le juge Montel -
Alain Fourès Nicolas Dugard -
Jean Barney Mezzi -
Jean Abeillé Marachielli - A André Cazalas le cardinal
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Christian Chauvaud Inspecteur Thomas - M Mathieu Barbier Robert Bontoux
- E Evelyne Harter la greffière
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