A Legitimate Defense
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Synopsis
Two friends from the last war, Pierrot, a bar owner, and Gustave, a police inspector, are in contact with a notorious gang of racketeers in Montmartre. Tired of putting up with Albert the King's demands, Pierrot kills the gangster during a bar brawl. His first instinct is to flee, but on Gustave's advice, he turns himself in to the law. All things considered, he'll be safer in prison than exposed to the reprisals of the "underworld". Pierrot goes to trial. He was acquitted as having acted in self-defense. But his release leaves him open to the vengeance of Bob, one of Albert's accomplices. Pierrot narrowly escapes an ambush, but is finally able to rid himself of the threat hanging over him, thanks to the friendship of Inspector Gustave, and finally reunites with the companion of his life, Dora, who has never stopped trembling for him.
Details
- André Berthomieu
- June 11, 1958
- Released
- France
- 1h 38m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Bernard BlierGustave Martinet -
Philippe NicaudPierre 'Pierrot' Lambert -
Maria MaubanDora -
Pierre MondyPetit Bob -
Jean LefebvreGeorges, le barman de "L'Ami Pierrot" -
Robert DalbanAlbert dit "Bébert le Caïd", un gangster qui rackette et persécute Pierrot -
Rosy VarteRita la Gitane, une prostituée -
Daniel CauchyDédé, aide de Bébert -
Jean Laral'avocat de Pierrot -
François Darbonl'avocat général -
Paul Bonifasle président de la cour -
Monique TanguyGinette, amie et collègue de Dora/Adrienne
