L'inspecteur connaît la musique (1956)

7.0/10 88 min Crime

Overview

Harry Louis is a jazz clarinetist, obsessed by his art: he would like to match Sidney Bechet; the famous musician tries to give a piece of advice to his fan who, accidentally, kills him in a fit of anger. With the help of his mistress, Muriel, who has witnessed the scene, Harry does away with Bechet's dead body. But, during this gruesome trip, Muriel is accused of being responsible of a road accident. The insurance company sends a young man, Laurent, to investigate.

Cast

Viviane Romance

Muriel Vincent

Jean Bretonnière

Laurent

Claude Luter

Harry Louis / Bandleader

Jacques Bodoin

Host

Marcel Charvey

Édouard, bartender

José Noguéro

The unknown

Recommendations

Case 137
The Crime Is Mine
The Night Caller
The Blue Gardenia
Flic Story
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Pasha
Suburbicon
M
The Cousin
American Skin
Deathtrap
Breaking News in Yuba County
The Web
Umbrella Coup
Witness in the City
Another Man's Poison
House by the River
In Her Name
Squad 36