Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff

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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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama,

Crime

Duration:

112 minutes

Year:

1977

Director:

Yves Boisset

Cast:
Patrick Dewaere

Judge Fayard

Aurore Clément

Michèle Louvier

Philippe Léotard

Marec

Michel Auclair

Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'

Jean Bouise

Arnould

Crew:
Yves Boisset

Director

Jacques Loiseleux

Director of Photography

Albert Jurgenson

Editor

Laurence Leininger

Editor

Serge Sommier

Production Design