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FRANCE · 1932

La Nuit du carrefour

Jacques Becker
murder investigation stolen vehicle diamond smuggling insurance fraud detective mystery
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Synopsis

Inspector Maigret investigates the mysterious murder of a Dutch diamond dealer, found dead in a stolen car. The car belongs to an insurance agent, Michonnet, and has been abandoned in the garage belonging to Carl Andersen.

Year1932
CountryFrance
DirectorJacques Becker
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