Paris Vice Squad (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1951, Paris Vice Squad is a crime film directed by Hervé Bromberger, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Identite Judiciare stars Raymond Souplex as wily French police inspector Basquier. The villain is Berthet (Jean Debucourt), a high-ranking government official. Basquier suspects that Berthet is a vicious murderer, but is unable to prove anything thanks to bureaucratic interference. Thus, the good inspector plays a waiting game a la Columbo, hoping for that one fatal slip on the part of the killer. Certain portions of Identite Judiciare proved a bit too intense for American audiences, and were accordingly snipped by the censors.
Who’s in it. Paris Vice Squad stars Raymond Souplex as Le commissaire Basquier, Jean Debucourt as Maître Berthet, avocat, Robert Berri as L'inspecteur Paulan and Marthe Mercadier as Rose Muchet, une prostituée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Paris Vice Squad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris Vice Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris Vice Squad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Vice Squad (1951)?
- In US, Paris Vice Squad is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paris Vice Squad worth watching?
- Paris Vice Squad holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris Vice Squad?
- Paris Vice Squad stars Raymond Souplex, Jean Debucourt, Robert Berri, Marthe Mercadier and Nicole Cézanne.
- When was Paris Vice Squad released?
- Paris Vice Squad was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.