Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff (1977): Cast
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is a 1977 crime drama directed by Yves Boisset, starring Patrick Dewaere as Judge Fayard, Odile Poisson and Bernard Giraudeau. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff About?
The premise of Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff without spoilers.
Jean‑Marie Fayard, a young examining magistrate in a sizable provincial French city, represents a new generation of judges striving to reshape justice for modern times. His unconventional, dynamic methods draw criticism and pressure, yet he remains confident in his professional worth, refuses compromise, and persists with a crusader‑like resolve that earns him the press nickname “the Sheriff.”
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heist
- armored truck
- threatening telephone call
- france
- examining magistrate
- reference to saint etienne
- fear
- honesty
- sheriff
- male female relationship
- handsome man
- male protagonist
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- political murder
- male body
- investigation
- seventies
- french police
- work accident
- lawyer
- mafia
- tribunal
- thief
- french justice
- justice
- killer
- organization
- parking
- justice department
- power
- young woman
- bullet in the head
- harrassment
- young judge
- assumed innocent
- french speaking
- blonde woman
- young couple
- corrupted business
- political drama
- inspired by a true story
- demolition
- factory
- shot in the knee
- shootout
- hospital
- swiss bank
- switzerland
- money
- murder
- tunnel
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff Cast & Characters
Patrick Dewaere leads the cast as Judge Fayard, with Odile Poisson as Mademoiselle Pichon, assistant to Judge Fayard and Bernard Giraudeau as Judge Davoust. Directed by Yves Boisset; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yves Boisset
- Patrick Dewaere as Judge Fayard
- Odile Poisson as Mademoiselle Pichon, assistant to Judge Fayard
- Bernard Giraudeau as Judge Davoust
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Aurore Clément as Michèle Louvier
Also Starring in Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff
· 32 more- Marcel Bozzuffi Joanno aka 'Le Capitaine'
- Jean Bouise Arnould
- Henri Garcin Picot
- Philippe Léotard Marec
- Michel Auclair Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur'
- Jacques Spiesser Jacques Steiner
- Roland Blanche Paulo
- Jean Martin Surgeon
- Yves Afonso Philippe Lecca
- Philippe Brizard Prison director
- François Dyrek José Bouvines
- Daniel Ivernel Marcheron
- Jean-Marc Bory Monsieur Paul
- Jean-Marc Thibault Camus
- Myriam Mézières Jenny Alfaric, cabaret owner
- Jacqueline Doyen Mme Fayolle, archiviste au tribunal
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- Van Doude Caretaker of the manor
- Denise Péron Neighbor
- René Bouloc Journalist
- Roger Ibáñez Sauveur Sotero
- Jean Turlier Deputy Chalabert
- Maurice Dorléac President of the tribunal Chazerand
- Luc Florian Keller, Paulo's colleague, member of the SAC
- Hélène Vallier Nurse
- Jacques Ramade Gas station attendant attacked
- Georges Wod Maître Lenormand
- Jacques Zanetti José-Maria Sotero
- Marie-Pierre de Gérando Commissioner Fougerolles
- Jacques Pratoussy
- Guy Dhers
- Jacques Ebner
- Carle Lange Cathy Davoust
More from Yves Boisset
More films directed by Yves Boisset: Le Pantalon, L’Affaire Seznec, The Tribe and Radio corbeau.
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Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff released?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was released on January 12, 1977.
Who directed Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff was directed by Yves Boisset.
More films by Yves Boisset Who is in the cast of Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff?
Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff stars Patrick Dewaere as Judge Fayard, Odile Poisson as Mademoiselle Pichon, assistant to Judge Fayard and Bernard Giraudeau as Judge Davoust, among 36 credited actors.
Does Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff have a post-credit scene?
No. Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff in?
The original language of Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff is French.
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