Premeditated

Premeditated

90 mins | Crime | April 8, 1960

Bernard Sommet has killed his wife and her lover and he declares that was a crime of passion. Sylvie Foucot, his court-appointed attorney, not only believes him but falls in love with him. But the examination magistrate is not convinced. For his part, he leans towards premeditation. Whether Sommet premeditated his act or acted out of anger and jealousy will be up to the court to decide.

Premeditated

90 mins | Crime | April 8, 1960

Premeditated
Bernard Sommet has killed his wife and her lover and he declares that was a crime of passion. Sylvie Foucot, his court-appointed attorney, not only believes him but falls in love with him. But the examination magistrate is not convinced. For his part, he leans towards premeditation. Whether Sommet premeditated his act or acted out of anger and jealousy will be up to the court to decide.
Producers Filmel, Bertho Films
Original title Préméditation?
Directors André Berthomieu
Writers

Cast

Jean-Claude Pascal

as Bernard Sommet

Jean Desailly

as Judge Lenoir

Pascale Roberts

as Maître Sylvie Foucot

Jacques Dufilho

as Martinot

Charles Bouillaud

as The guardian

Robert le Béal

as The inspector

Jacqueline Porel

as Madame Lenoir

Caroline Saint

as Marie-Claire

Duong Van De

as Li

Denise Vernac

as Mrs. Foucot