Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff
1977, French. Directed by Yves Boisset.
Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yves BoissetDirector
- Patrick DewaereJudge Fayard
- Aurore ClémentMichèle Louvier
- Philippe LéotardMarec
- Michel AuclairSimon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
- Jean BouiseArnould
- Daniel IvernelMarcheron
- Jean-Marc BoryMonsieur Paul
- Henri GarcinPicot
- Jacques SpiesserJacques Steiner
- Marcel BozzuffiJoanno aka 'Le Capitaine'
- Roland BlanchePaulo
- Philippe BrizardPrison director
Details
- Released
- 12 January 1977
- Original title
- Le Juge Fayard dit Le Shériff
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Veillot, Yves Boisset, Luc Béraud
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Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff: quick answers
Is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff have a post-credits scene?
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Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff on?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 January 1977. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
If you liked Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff, try Pasha, Only the Animals, The Insult.
Who directed Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977) was directed by Yves Boisset and stars Patrick Dewaere, Aurore Clément, Philippe Léotard.