The French Detective

In this gritty crime drama, Chief Inspector Verjeat is determined to seek justice when political thugs mercilessly murder an opposition volunteer and a police officer on the same night. Suspecting the ambitious politician, Lardatte, is directly involved in the heinous acts, Verjeat embarks on a relentless pursuit to bring him to account, despite facing resistance from his own superiors.In one thrilling sequence, Verjeat boldly disarms a hostage - the grieving father of the murdered volunteer - during a confrontation with Lardatte that exposes the councilman's culpability in the murders. However, this act of defiance lands Verjeat a warning of his upcoming transfer. Unwilling to let go of his pursuit and honor his duty, Verjeat collaborates with one of his young detectives, Lefévre, to orchestrate an intricate plan to buy time before the transfer.As the clock ticks down, Verjeat faces a moral dilemma: will he uphold his values of honor and duty at any cost, or will he succumb to the bureaucratic constraints imposed upon him? The film masterfully captures the complex web of politics, crime, and personal integrity that shape the world of Chief Inspector Verjeat.