Recently released from prison, Samuel Malakian, a wealthy architect, investigates the disappearance of his daughter, Nathalie, kidnapped by thugs linked to the underworld. When he discovers that she is a prostitute, he will descend into the slums of the city and rub shoulders with these dangerous environments. For him, from now on, all means will be good in order to find the fruit of his entrails.
Acting
Georges Géret's haunted, hollow-eyed descent into the abyss
Production
Authentic Marseille slum locations that reek of desperation
Director
Roger Hanin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Roger Hanin cast himself as Julien and allegedly rewrote the ending three days before shooting.
This was part of a wave of French 'polar' films grappling with post-1968 disillusionment and urban decay.
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