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An Ordinary Case

An Ordinary Case

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Jean Monier is a disillusioned lawyer, appointed to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife. While everything points to his guilt, Monier takes up the case, convinced of his innocence.Jean Monier is a disillusioned lawyer, appointed to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife. While everything points to his guilt, Monier takes up the case, convinced of his innocence.

September 11, 2024 · Directed by Daniel Auteuil

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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Daniel Auteuil
Maître Jean Monier
Grégory Gadebois
Nicolas Milik
Alice Belaïdi
Avocate Générale Adèle Houri
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Maître Annie Debret
Gaëtan Roussel
Roger Marton
Isabelle Candelier
Présidente Violette Mangin
Florence Janas
Laure Marton
Aurore Auteuil
Audrey Girard
Nathalie Dodivers
Cécile Milik
Suliane Brahim
Maître Judith Goma
Laurent Bozzi
Gendarme directeur d'enquête
Pierre-François Veil
Maître Montel

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