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.
Directed by Yves Boisset
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Cast

Patrick Dewaere
Judge Fayard

Aurore Clément
Michèle Louvier

Philippe Léotard
Marec

Michel Auclair
Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'

Jean Bouise
Arnould

Daniel Ivernel
Marcheron

Jean-Marc Bory
Monsieur Paul

Henri Garcin
Picot

Jacques Spiesser
Jacques Steiner

Marcel Bozzuffi
Joanno aka 'Le Capitaine'

Roland Blanche
Paulo

Philippe Brizard
Prison director

Bernard Giraudeau
Judge Davoust

Jean Martin
Surgeon
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