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.
Top Cast
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Jean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / Opale
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Teddy BilisJoly
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Michel VitoldDr. Lucien Severin
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Sylviane MargolléLittle Girl Attacked by Opale
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Jacques DanovilleCommissioner Lardaut
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André CertesInspector Salbris
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Jean-Pierre GranvalBoss of the Short-Time Hotel
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Jean BerthoFirst Passer-By during the Aggression
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Jacques CironSecond Passer-By during the Aggression