Counter Investigation
1947, French. Directed by Jean Faurez.
Alain Marchal, wrongly accused of murdering his wife, escapes from prison the day before his execution. Before committing suicide, he contacts Monsieur Charles, a retired gangster, and asks him to investigate, find the real culprit and clear his name. Monsieur Charles accepts his request and along with his wife Ginette and two former accomplices, Paragraphe and Teddy Coffre fort, embarks on his counter-investigation.
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- 1h 35m
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- 21 March 1947
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Who directed Counter Investigation?
Counter Investigation (1947) was directed by Jean Faurez and stars Lucien Coëdel, Louis Salou, Jany Holt.