When a woman is accused of murder, the investigation slowly reveals numerous political connections. Laubret, the court-appointed defense lawyer, does everything in his power to expose the truth.

• Lira Films
• Medusa
• Jean-Louis Trintignant
• Michel Bouquet
• Charles Denner
• Juliet Berto
• Bernadette Lafont
• Marie Trintignant
• Pierre Santini
• Barbara Laage