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This trilogy follows two Parisian cops: one idealistic and honest, the other experienced and corrupt. In the first film, the corrupt cop persuades his virtuous partner to accept bribes, arguing it's necessary for survival. The honest cop gradually succumbs, but their activities are halted by an internal affairs investigation. The second film sees both using corrupt methods to prove their worth, leading to suspension but later reuniting to take down a criminal gang. The third film depicts their reunion years later, reminiscing on past achievements and lamenting the decline in police honor and camaraderie. The corrupt cop, cynical and jaded by the French justice system's flaws, encourages his partner to adopt a practical approach. The honest cop, initially resistant, becomes disillusioned with the ethical compromises required. The trilogy explores their evolving partnership, from reluctant compliance to moral descent, culminating in a final rejection of the corrupt cop's philosophies.

  • Number of Movies: 3
  • Revenue: -

Featured Cast

  1. Thierry Lhermitte

    Thierry Lhermitte

    François Lesbuche

  2. Philippe Noiret

    Philippe Noiret

    René Boirond

  3. Grace de Capitani
  4. Lorànt Deutsch
  5. Régine

    Régine

    Simone

  6. Guy Marchand

    Guy Marchand

    Guy Brisson

  7. Chloé Flipo

    Chloé Flipo

    Marie Morzini

  8. Jean-Luc Bideau
  9. Jean-Pierre Castaldi

    Jean-Pierre Castaldi

    Jean-Pierre Portal

  10. Claude Brosset
  11. Albert Simono

    Albert Simono

    Inspecteur Leblanc

  12. Raoul Billerey
  13. Line Renaud

    Line Renaud

    Simone

  14. Michel Aumont

    Michel Aumont

    Bloret

Featured Crew

  1. Claude Zidi

    Claude Zidi

    Directing, Writing

  2. Didier Kaminka

    Didier Kaminka

    Writing

September 19, 1984

A streetwise Paris policeman who takes kickbacks from the minor criminals on his beat to allow them to continue is assigned an idealistic new partner fresh from police academy. He sets out to corrupt him...

The partners are back and are in a tight spot! Francois is going through a moral crisis, and Rene is experiencing the same. But, honesty is not always the best policy. After being suspended for their actions, they return to face their far more crooked replacements.

December 10, 2003

It's been ten years since the paths of René and François parted ways. From the glorious era when, as cops, they roamed the Montmartre district, they only have a handful of memories left, the money from their cronies having evaporated over time. Everything comes to an end. Until it starts again.

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