The Inquisitor
Garde à vue
Synopsis
Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.
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Lino Ventura
Inspector Antoine Gallien
Michel Serrault
Jérôme Martinaud
Romy Schneider
Chantal Martinaud
Guy Marchand
Inspector Marcel Belmont
Pierre Maguelon
Inspector Adami
Serge Malik
Mechanic
Jean-Claude Penchenat
Divisional Commissioner
Yves Pignot
Policeman in Raincoat
Mathieu Schiffman
Son Berthier
Didier Agostini
Young policeman
Patrick Depeyrrat
Policeman
Annie Miller
Camille's mother
Michel Such
Jean-Marie Jabelain, Stolen Car Owner
Elsa Lunghini
Camille
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wainwright, Michel Audiard, Claude Miller, Jean Herman
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Garde à vue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Les Films Ariane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Miller
John Wainwright, Michel Audiard, Claude Miller, Jean Herman
Georges Delerue
Bruno Nuytten
Albert Jurgenson
Alexandre Mnouchkine, Georges Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Claude Miller
Director
Georges Dancigers
Producer
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
Claude Miller
Writer
Jean Herman
Writer
Éric Moulard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inquisitor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inquisitor about?
Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.
Who directed The Inquisitor?
The Inquisitor was directed by Claude Miller.
Who stars in The Inquisitor?
The principal cast of The Inquisitor includes Lino Ventura, Michel Serrault, Romy Schneider, Guy Marchand, Pierre Maguelon.
When was The Inquisitor released and how long is it?
The Inquisitor was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Inquisitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inquisitor was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Inquisitor based on a book or true story?
The Inquisitor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Wainwright".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Inquisitor?
The Inquisitor holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).