The Body of My Enemy(1976)
A man accused of murder discovers a trail of corruption leading to the powerful family of his former love. Going underground, he seeks allies in a town where trust is scarce.
Movie: The Body of My Enemy
Top 10 Billed Cast
François Leclercq
Jean-Baptiste Liégeard
Gilberte Liégeard
Pierre Leclercq
Raphaël Di Massa
Victor Verbruck (le maire)
Oscar (le videur-gigolo)
Madame Beaumont-Liégard
l'ami d'enfance
Hélène Mauve
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A man accused of murder discovers a trail of corruption leading to the powerful family of his former love. Going underground, he seeks allies in a town where trust is scarce.
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1976-10-13
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