Police Python 357

Police Python 357

Directed by Alain Corneau

Produced by Albina Productions, T.I.T. Filmproduktion

1976125 min6.7 / 10

A taut, morally murky French noir about institutional corruption and personal betrayal, where a methodical cop finds himself trapped between duty and survival.

A methodical police inspector becomes entangled in a web of deceit after a murder investigation reveals disturbing connections to his own department. As suspicion tightens around him, he must outwit both the killer and the system to survive.

Questions people ask

  • Is Police Python 357 scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Police Python 357 sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Police Python 357 end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Police Python 357 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Police Python 357 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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