Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
- Created by
- Jean Renoir
- Origin
- FR
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 50 votes
Cast
Jean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / Opale
Teddy BilisJoly
Michel VitoldDr. Lucien Severin- Sylviane MargolléLittle Girl Attacked by Opale
- Jacques DanovilleCommissioner Lardaut
- André CertesInspector Salbris
Jean-Pierre GranvalBoss of the Short-Time Hotel
Jean BerthoFirst Passer-By during the Aggression
Jacques CironSecond Passer-By during the Aggression- Annick AllièresNeighbor
