A lawyer defends his client so brilliantly that this one is released at once. But if the attorney expected thanks, he can only be disappointed as his client not only does not show him his gratitude but he reprimands him bluntly as well.
Is this thing worth a look? If you like old French comedies that move at a clip and don't care about the finer points of legal realism, sure. It’s basically a setup for a one-act stage play that decided to wander onto a film set. If you need explosions or a plot that makes sense by the hour mark, stay far, far away. T...
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"Is this thing worth a look? If you like old French comedies that move at a clip and don't care about the finer points of legal realism, sure. It’s basically a setup for a one-act stage play that decided to wander onto a film set. If you need explosions or a plot that makes sense by the hour mark, stay far, far away. The whole premise is honestly kind of genius in a petty, annoying way. A lawyer works his tail off to save his client, and the guy just hates him for it. It’s a great reminder that ..."
Jeanne Boitel
M. de Grendel, René Sti, Pierre Weill, André Lebret
France
1931 · IMDb 6.3
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