Black Dossier (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, Black Dossier is a drama and crime film directed by André Cayatte, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The title of this French noir drama translates to The Black File. Jean-Marc Bory plays Jacques Arnaud, an idealistic young investigator who comes to work in a small French town. He is soon involved in a mysterious case incriminating a town notable. Arnaud devotes himself to the case but the upshot of this is rather surprising to all concerned, not to mention the audience. Like Cayatte's previous efforts, Le Dossier Noir is based on the proposition that the phrase "French justice" can at times be oxymoronic.
Who’s in it. Black Dossier stars Jean-Marc Bory as Le juge Jacques Arnaud, Danièle Delorme as Yvonne Dutoit, Bernard Blier as Le commissaire Noblet and Lea Padovani as Françoise Le Guen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Dossier 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 Black Dossier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Dossier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Dossier (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Dossier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Dossier worth watching?
- Black Dossier holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Dossier?
- Black Dossier stars Jean-Marc Bory, Danièle Delorme, Bernard Blier, Lea Padovani and Antoine Balpêtré.
- When was Black Dossier released?
- Black Dossier was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.