Movie

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff

★ 6.9(51)19771h 52m

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Director: Yves Boisset
Release date: 1977-01-12
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is a 1977 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Yves Boisset, starring Patrick Dewaere, Aurore Clément and Philippe Léotard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jean-Marie Fayard is a young examining magistrate in a large provincial french city. He belongs to that generation of judges who are endeavoring to re-adapt the notion of justice to our changing times. His methods are not agreeable to every one. Criticism and pressure are brought to bear upon him but he is aware of his value, professionally, and refuses to make any concessions. He follows an unwavering course. He uses dynamic methods and takes uncustomary initiatives. He behaves like a crusader, a battler, whence the nickname given him by the reporters : the sheriff.

Cast

Patrick Dewaere

Judge Fayard

Aurore Clément

Michèle Louvier

Philippe Léotard

Marec

Michel Auclair

Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'

Jean Bouise

Arnould

Daniel Ivernel

Marcheron

Jean-Marc Bory

Monsieur Paul

Henri Garcin

Picot

Jacques Spiesser

Jacques Steiner

Marcel Bozzuffi

Joanno aka 'Le Capitaine'

Roland Blanche

Paulo

Philippe Brizard

Prison director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff in United Kingdom?+

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How long is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?+

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?+

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff stars Patrick Dewaere, Aurore Clément, Philippe Léotard, Michel Auclair and Jean Bouise.

When did Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff come out?+

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is a 1977 movie directed by Yves Boisset.

What genre is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?+

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?+

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was directed by Yves Boisset.