Counter Investigation (1947)
Overview
Alain Marchal, wrongly accused of murdering his wife, escapes from prison the day before his execution. Before committing suicide, he contacts Monsieur Charles, a retired gangster, and asks him to investigate, find the real culprit and clear his name. Monsieur Charles accepts his request and along with his wife Ginette and two former accomplices, Paragraphe and Teddy Coffre fort, embarks on his counter-investigation.
Cast
Lucien Coëdel
Louis Salou
Jany Holt
Maurice Teynac
Paul Frankeur
Pierre-Louis
Lise Topart
Marguerite Pierry
Gisèle Préville
Marcel André
Renée Dennsy
Alex Allin
Maurice Chevit
Eddy Debray
François Joux
Paule Launay
Serge Nadaud
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