Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff(1977)
Overview
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.
Director
Yves Boisset
Cast
Patrick Dewaere
as Judge Fayard
Aurore Clément
as Michèle Louvier
Philippe Léotard
as Marec
Michel Auclair
as Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
Jean Bouise
as Arnould
Daniel Ivernel
as Marcheron
Jean-Marc Bory
as Monsieur Paul
Henri Garcin
as Picot
Jacques Spiesser
as Jacques Steiner
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Joanno aka 'Le Capitaine'
Roland Blanche
as Paulo
Philippe Brizard
as Prison director
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
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What is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff about?▼
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.
Who directed Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?▼
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was directed by Yves Boisset and released in 1977. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?▼
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?▼
The cast of Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff includes Patrick Dewaere as Judge Fayard, Aurore Clément as Michèle Louvier, Philippe Léotard as Marec, Michel Auclair as Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur', Jean Bouise as Arnould and more.
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