Inspector Lavardin
1986, French. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
Inspector Lavardin is called to a provincial village to investigate a murder – only to find that one of his ex-lovers is the victim’s widow.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Inspector Lavardin is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude ChabrolDirector
- Jean PoiretInspecteur Jean Lavardin
- Jean-Claude BrialyClaude Alvarez
- Bernadette LafontHélène Mons
- Jean-Luc BideauMax Charnet
- Jacques DacqmineRaoul Mons
- Hermine ClairVéronique Manguin
- Pierre-François DumeniaudMarcel Vigouroux
- Florent GibassierFrancis
- Guy LouretBuci
- Jean DepusséVolga
- Marc AdamAdam
- Michel DupuyFrogman
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1986
- Original title
- Inspecteur Lavardin
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Dominique Roulet, Claude Chabrol
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Inspector Lavardin: quick answers
What should I watch before Inspector Lavardin?
Watch Cop au Vin (1985) first.
Is Inspector Lavardin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Inspector Lavardin?
Inspector Lavardin runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Inspector Lavardin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Inspector Lavardin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Inspector Lavardin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Inspector Lavardin on?
Inspector Lavardin is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Inspector Lavardin?
If you liked Inspector Lavardin, try Maigret and the Dead Lover, Shimmer Lake, Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage.
Who directed Inspector Lavardin?
Inspector Lavardin (1986) was directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Jean Poiret, Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont.