

Justice Is Done
1950-09-20 · 105 min · ★ 6.4
Elsa Lundenstein is accused of having murdered her lover. The jury discusses the case vividly. All members are somehow prejudiced because of personal life experience and subsequently each member reads something different into the presented facts.
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- Directors
- André Cayatte
- Production companies
- Silver Films
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Michel AuclairSerge Cremer
Antoine BalpêtréPresident of the tribunal
Raymond BussièresFélix Noblet, 5th juror
Jacques CastelotGilbert de Montesson, first juror
Jean DebucourtMichel Caudron, 7th juror
Noël RoquevertThéodore Andrieux, retired commander, juror
Valentine TessierMarceline Micoulin, antique dealer, juror
Claude NollierElsa Lundenstein, pharmaceutical director, the accused
Annette PoivreLulu, Felix's fiancée
Dita ParloElisabeth
Marcel PérèsÉvariste Malingué, farmer, second juror
Jean d'YdSuperior of the religious school
Juliette FaberDanièle Andrieux
Anouk FerjacDenise Jouvillon
Nane GermonMarie MalingréTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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