Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff

Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977) is a drama, crime film directed by Yves Boisset rated 6.9/10.

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