The French Detective (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1975, The French Detective is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty as the murderous goon. Verjeat's pursuit of the councilman, Lardatte, gets him a warning from his superiors. When he embarrasses Lardatte while disarming a hostage (the dead volunteer's father), Verjeat is told he's being transferred within a week. He speeds up his hunt for the goon and, with Lefévre, one of his young detectives, he engineers a complicated scheme to buy more time before the transfer. How should Verjeat play out his values of honor and duty?
Who’s in it. The French Detective stars Lino Ventura as Commissioner Verjeat, Patrick Dewaere as Inspector Lefèvre, Victor Lanoux as Pierre Lardatte and Julien Guiomar as Comptroller General Ledoux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The French Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The French Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Detective tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Detective (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The French Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The French Detective worth watching?
- The French Detective holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The French Detective?
- The French Detective stars Lino Ventura, Patrick Dewaere, Victor Lanoux, Julien Guiomar and Pierre Tornade.
- When was The French Detective released?
- The French Detective was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.