

The film story depicts Emile Buisson, following the death of his wife and child, escaping from a psychiatric institution in 1947 and returning to Paris. Buisson, who three years later would become France's public enemy number one, begins a murderous rampage through the French capital.

Alain Delon
Roger Borniche
Lead
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Émile Buisson

Claudine Auger
Catherine

Renato Salvatori
Mario Poncini

André Pousse
Jean-Baptiste Buisson

Marco Perrin
Vieuchene

Henri Guybet
Hidoine

Maurice Barrier
Rene Bollec
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jacques Deray's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Flic Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”