Drama

A French Case

What happened to little Gregory? Inspired by a real-life case that shocked the nation and divided public opinion, this is the still unsolved story of one of the most high-profile crimes in France’s recent history. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

Episode 1

52m 33s

Christine Villemin receives a phone call: her son Gregory has just been kidnapped. The police focus their investigation on a character named “The Crow,” who has been plaguing the Villemins with anonymous letters and phone calls for years.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 52m 33s

    Christine Villemin receives a phone call: her son Gregory has just been kidnapped. The police focus their investigation on a character named “The Crow,” who has been plaguing the Villemins with anonymous letters and phone calls for years.

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    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 50m 35s

    A police sketch reveals the face of Bernard Laroche, a cousin of Jean-Marie Villemin. Judge Lambert authorizes his arrest, under the watchful eyes of crazed journalists.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 51m 3s

    Despite an unanticipated delay, Murielle Bolle’s testimony finally allows the police to make an arrest. Then, a new twist turns everything upside down.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 52m 20s

    Judge Lambert gives in to pressure and releases Laroche--to disastrous consequences. He turns his attention to a new suspect: Christine Villemin.

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    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 48m 3s

    Jean-Marie Villemin rushes to the hospital to kiss his wife one last time before turning himself in to the law. Meanwhile, the media coverage of the story takes an even more spectacular turn.

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    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 51m 57s

    In jail and pregnant, Christine Villemin begins a hunger strike to protest what she sees as unfair imprisonment. Judge Lambert's superiors are worried that jailing a potentially innocent pregnant woman might shock public opinion.

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