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Risky Business
Overview
A teenage girl accuses her primary schoolteacher, Jean Doucet (Jacques Brel), of trying to rape her. The police and the mayor investigate, but Doucet denies the charges. Two other students come forward to reveal more of Doucet's misconduct – one confessing to be his mistress. Doucet faces trial and hard labor if convicted.
Director and cast
- André Cayatte Director
- Jacques Brel as Jean Doucet
- Emmanuelle Riva as Suzanne Doucet
- René Dary as le maire
- Nadine Alari as Mme Arnaud
- Christine Fabréga as Maître Roussel
- Gabriel Gobin as Le juge d'instruction
- Muriel Baptiste as Martine
- Christine Simon as Brigitte
- Chantal Martin as Josette
- Nathalie Nell as Hélène
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