
A beautician inherits a racing stable and a fortune of 160 million, which she can only collect in 5 years, if she has maintained and cared for the horses, including Prince III, preferred by her uncle who made her his heir. The thoroughbred wins a race during which the rival jockey is killed. The police suspect murder.
Directed by Richard Pottier, Dernier tiercé leans on a strong ensemble — Odile Versois, Michel Le Royer, Magali Noël — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1965.
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