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Police Python 357
Crime · Thriller · Drama · 1976
A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.
Movie details
Police Python 357
1976 Crime · Thriller · Drama 2h 5m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Police Python 357?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alain Corneau
Written by
Daniel Boulanger · Alain Corneau
Yves Montand
Inspecteur Marc Ferrot
François Périer
Commissaire Ganay
Simone Signoret
Thérèse Ganay
Stefania Sandrelli
Sylvia Leopardi
Vadim Glowna
L'inspecteur Abadie
Mathieu Carrière
L'inspecteur Ménard
Claude Bertrand
Le marchand de cochons
Court is in session
Put Police Python 357 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.