# The Inquisitor (1981)

> An uncompromising French interrogation thriller turns a suspected child-murder case into a claustrophobic duel of suspicion, testimony, and marital secrets.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2908

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Claude Miller
- Cast: Lino Ventura, Michel Serrault, Romy Schneider, Guy Marchand, Pierre Maguelon, Serge Malik, Jean-Claude Penchenat, Yves Pignot
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082436/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: claustrophobic, brooding, paranoid, late night viewing, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping investigation unfolds as a police inspector confronts a suspected murderer in a tense interrogation.

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