Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. But Mérital will not be intimidated by his adversary's move. In his turn, he discovers that Frépeau was once involved in a financial scandal, which forces the plaintiff to discontinue the prosecution.
Acting
Vanel's controlled menace versus Alerme's crumbling bluster.
Writing
Tight escalation where every revelation cancels the last.
Director
Pierre-Jean Ducis
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