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L.627

L.627

19927.12h 21m

Overview

In Paris, Lulu, a passionate policeman, works with the faith of a rookie, despite the sclerotic bureaucracy and the incompetence or negligence of some of his colleagues. In his new position as a narcotics inspector, he tries to keep his sanity as he witnesses the worst of the human condition.

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
Written by Michel Alexandre, Bertrand Tavernier
Produced by Alain Sarde
Box Office0Revenue: $5.4M

Top Cast

Didier Bezace

Didier Bezace

'Lulu'

Jean-Paul Comart

Jean-Paul Comart

'Dodo'

Charlotte Kady

Charlotte Kady

Marie

Jean-Roger Milo

Jean-Roger Milo

Manuel

Nils Tavernier

Nils Tavernier

Vincent

Philippe Torreton

Philippe Torreton

Antoine

Lara Guirao

Lara Guirao

Cécile

Cécile Garcia-Fogel

Cécile Garcia-Fogel

Katy

Claude Brosset

Claude Brosset

Adore

Fabrice Roux

Fabrice Roux

Toulouse

Themes & Keywords

bureaucracydrug abuseparis, franceaidspolice surveillancenarcotics detectivefrench polar

About L.627

L.627 is a drama, thriller film released in 1992 exploring themes of bureaucracy, drug abuse, paris, france, aids, police surveillance, narcotics detective. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, it stars Didier Bezace, Jean-Paul Comart, Charlotte Kady. In Paris, Lulu, a passionate policeman, works with the faith of a rookie, despite the sclerotic bureaucracy and the incompetence or negligence of some of his colleagues. In his new position as a narcotics inspector, he tries to keep his sanity as he witnesses the worst of the human condition.

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