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The secret files of Inspector Lavardin (1988): Cast

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The secret files of Inspector Lavardin is a 1988 crime mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol and Christian de Chalonge, starring Jean Poiret as Inspecteur Jean Lavardin. It runs 6 hours.

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The secret files of Inspector Lavardin (1988) movie poster
Runtime
6h (360 min)
Genres
Crime , Mystery
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The secret files of Inspector Lavardin About?

The premise of The secret files of Inspector Lavardin without spoilers.

A four‑part French TV miniseries, each episode running about ninety minutes, created by Dominique Roulet and Claude Chabrol and aired on TF1 from 15 September 1988 to 1 February 1990. It continues the adventures begun in Chabrol’s films “Chicken in Vinegar” and “Inspector Lavardin,” with Jean Poiret reprising his role as the irreverent, bad‑mannered Inspector Lavardin, whose investigations blend humor with crime‑solving.

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • inspecteur lavardin
  • efficient method
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin Cast & Characters

Jean Poiret plays Inspecteur Jean Lavardin in The secret files of Inspector Lavardin. Directed by Claude Chabrol and Christian de Chalonge.

From the directors

More from Claude Chabrol and Christian de Chalonge

More films directed by Claude Chabrol and Christian de Chalonge, best-rated first: The Girl Cut in Two, The Bridesmaid, Merci Pour Le Chocolat and The Flower of Evil.

Details

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Inspektor Lavardin” and “Тайные досье инспектора Лавардена”.

Also known as
  • Inspektor Lavardin
  • Тайные досье инспектора Лавардена

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The secret files of Inspector Lavardin FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The secret files of Inspector Lavardin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The secret files of Inspector Lavardin?

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin runs 6 hours (360 minutes).

Who directed The secret files of Inspector Lavardin?

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin was directed by Claude Chabrol and Christian de Chalonge.

More films by Claude Chabrol

Who is in the cast of The secret files of Inspector Lavardin?

The secret files of Inspector Lavardin stars Jean Poiret as Inspecteur Jean Lavardin.

Does The secret files of Inspector Lavardin have a post-credit scene?

No. The secret files of Inspector Lavardin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The secret files of Inspector Lavardin in?

The original language of The secret files of Inspector Lavardin is French.

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