Police Python 357 (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, Police Python 357 is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Alain Corneau, running about 125 minutes.

What it’s about. A tough but honest cop must clear his name after a corrupt colleague implicates him in a murder in this French thriller. Ferrot is a hard-as-nails police detective who is attracted to a beautiful woman named Sylvia. Sylvia, however, is having an affair with Ganay, who happens to be Ferrot's superior on the force; Ganay happens to be married to Therese, who is handicapped. Sylvia is found murdered, and Ferrot is assigned to investigate; Ferrot is convinced that Ganay killed Sylvia because she wanted to end their relationship, but to his dismay, Ferrot discovers that the killer has placed a number of false clues that point the blame toward Ferrot.

Who’s in it. Police Python 357 stars Yves Montand as Inspecteur Marc Ferrot, François Périer as Commissaire Ganay, Simone Signoret as Thérèse Ganay and Stefania Sandrelli as Sylvia Leopardi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Police Python 357 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Police Python 357 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Police Python 357 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.