Reprimanded Paris cop Marceau Leonetti (Lino Ventura) rankled at being reduced to vice stings alongside partner Jeanne Dumas (Marlène Jobert), and relished their getting an assignment of substance: Track down a years-missing eyewitness in a murder case against a notorious mobster. Their efforts, however, are being monitored by those who want to ensure their target's silence. Gripping take on the Joseph Harrington novel also stars Philippe March. 102 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.