Overview
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Cast
Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Maitre Joly
Dr. Lucien Severin
The little girl attacked by Opale
Commissioner Lardaut
Inspector Salbris
The boss of the short-time hotel
The first passer-by during the aggression
The second passer-by during the aggression
A neighbor
The little girl's mother
Désiré, the butler
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