Summaries

Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling gets a soupçon of French flair in these attractive, witty mysteries. These French adaptations are a fresh, stylish twist on classic Christie tales.

In 1930s France, Superintendent Larosière has a passion for beautiful women and solving cases, while hapless young inspector Lampion just tries to keep up. Later series, are set in the mid-'50s, where suave Commissioner Laurence unravels knotty crimes with the help of reporter Alice.—Anonymous

Agatha Christie's world-famous mysteries are delightfully adapted in a seductive and witty new French series. Set in the 1950s, these iconic stories introduce new investigators in classic Christie style: Chief Inspector Laurence, a man of class and refined taste, and the young ambitious journalist Alice Avril - along with Laurence's ever-loyal secretary, Marlene.

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Keywords
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Genres
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jan 8, 2009
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin France Switzerland
Official sites France-2.TV
Language French
Production companies France 2 (FR2) TV5MONDE Escazal Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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