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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