---
title: "The Inquisitor"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-inquisitor-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5062
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Inquisitor (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-inquisitor-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Inquisitor is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by TF1 Films Production, Les Films Ariane. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An illustrious notary voluntarily undergoes a harsh interrogation on New Year's Eve regarding two horrendous crimes."

### Why Watch
- features a tense police interrogation
- explores a high-stakes questioning procedure

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves dark themes about horrendous crimes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark thematic elements dealing with horrendous crimes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, thriller, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-inquisitor-1981#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Claude Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: TF1 Films Production, Les Films Ariane

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lino Ventura** as *Inspector Antoine Gallien*
- **Michel Serrault** as *Jérôme Martinaud*
- **Romy Schneider** as *Chantal Martinaud*
- **Guy Marchand** as *Inspector Marcel Belmont*
- **Pierre Maguelon** as *Inspector Adami*
- **Serge Malik** as *Mechanic*
- **Jean-Claude Penchenat** as *Divisional Commissioner*
- **Yves Pignot** as *Policeman in Raincoat*
- **Mathieu Schiffman** as *Son Berthier*
- **Didier Agostini** as *Young policeman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Inquisitor released?
The film was released in 1981, with a US release date listed as 04/16/1982.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: Who is suspected of crimes in the story?
Martinaud, an illustrious notary, is suspected of being the perpetrator of two horrendous crimes.

### Q: Who conducts the questioning?
Inspector Gallien conducts the interrogation of the suspect.

### Q: When does the interrogation take place?
The interrogation takes place on New Year's Eve.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Inquisitor — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5062)
- [The Inquisitor (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1681326-the-inquisitor/prehled/)
- [The Inquisitor 65% (2025) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4533689-the-inquisitor)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*