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The Inquisitor
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The Inquisitor

1981 · 84 min Crime Drama Thriller
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Под предварительным следствием" (1981) builds its dread through atmosphere rather than effects, and that's why it stays with you after the credits.

If you're looking for a late-night scare — this delivers. If you don't like the genre, keep moving.

For those who watch scary movies in company and want the atmosphere to hold for the entire runtime.

Director: Claude Miller

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday night, dark room, ideally with company — alone might be uncomfortable.

🎭 Cast

Lino Ventura

Lino Ventura

Inspector Antoine Gallien

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Jérôme Martinaud

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Chantal Martinaud

Guy Marchand

Guy Marchand

Inspector Marcel Belmont

Pierre Maguelon

Pierre Maguelon

Inspector Adami

Serge Malik

Serge Malik

Mechanic

Jean-Claude Penchenat

Jean-Claude Penchenat

Divisional Commissioner

Yves Pignot

Yves Pignot

Policeman in Raincoat

Mathieu Schiffman

Mathieu Schiffman

Son Berthier

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Didier Agostini

Young policeman

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