Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Runtime duration
Language
FR
Year
1960
Rating
6.6/10
47 votes • HD
People
Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Joly
Dr. Lucien Severin
Little Girl Attacked by Opale
Commissioner Lardaut
Inspector Salbris
Boss of the Short-Time Hotel
First Passer-By during the Aggression
Second Passer-By during the Aggression
Neighbor
Little Girl's Mother
Désiré, Butler
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