The Inquisitor
Martinaud, an illustrious notary suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes, voluntarily agrees to be questioned by Inspector Gallien on New Year's Eve. What initially is a routine procedure, soon becomes a harsh interrogation that seems to confirm the initial suspicions.
Where to watch The Inquisitor in United States
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Where is The Inquisitor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | France Channel Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Inquisitor
The Inquisitor is a 1981 French-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Claude Miller. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Michel Serrault, Romy Schneider. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel.
The Inquisitor was produced by TF1 Films Production and Les Films Ariane and made in France. It was released on September 23, 1981.
- Director
- Claude Miller
- Writers
- Claude Miller, Jean Herman
- Release date
- September 23, 1981
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- TF1 Films Production, Les Films Ariane
The Inquisitor cast & crew
The Inquisitor was directed by Claude Miller and written by Claude Miller and Jean Herman.
The cast features Lino Ventura as Inspector Antoine Gallien, Michel Serrault as Jérôme Martinaud, Romy Schneider as Chantal Martinaud, Guy Marchand as Inspector Marcel Belmont, Pierre Maguelon as Inspector Adami, and Serge Malik as Mechanic.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Bruno Nuytten, and it was produced by Alexandre Mnouchkine and Georges Dancigers.
Is The Inquisitor worth watching?
The Inquisitor holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 280 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, The Inquisitor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Inquisitor
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Cast of The Inquisitor
Lino Ventura
Inspector Antoine Gallien
Michel Serrault
Jérôme Martinaud
Romy Schneider
Chantal Martinaud
Guy Marchand
Inspector Marcel Belmont
Pierre Maguelon
Inspector Adami
Serge Malik
Mechanic
Jean-Claude Penchenat
Divisional Commissioner
Yves Pignot
Policeman in Raincoat
Mathieu Schiffman
Son Berthier
Didier Agostini
Young policeman
Patrick Depeyrrat
Policeman
Annie Miller
Camille's mother
The Inquisitor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Inquisitor in United States?
The Inquisitor is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Inquisitor on France Channel Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Inquisitor is currently available on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Inquisitor in?
The Inquisitor is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Inquisitor?
The Inquisitor runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is The Inquisitor rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 280 ratings.
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