Dear Inspector (Tendre poulet)

Dear Inspector (Tendre poulet) Original French Poster Country France Directed by Philippe de Broca Release Date 1978 Language French Studio Les Films Ariane Mondex Films Main Cast Character Actor Lise Tanquerelle Annie Girardot Antoine Lemercier Philippe Noiret Christine Vallier Catherine Alric Charmille Hubert Deschamps Inspector Guerin Roger Dumas Commissioneer Beretti Guy Marchand

Dear Inspector (original title Tendre poulet) is a 1978 French detective movie directed by Philippe de Broca. Police commissioner Lise Tanquerelle (Annie Girardot) investigates a series of murders of politicians. Meanwhile she meets her old friend Antoine Lemercier (Philippe Noiret), and both try to make their personal life. In 1980 the movie was followed by the sequel Jupiter's Thigh (On a volé la cuisse de Jupiter).

The following weapons were used in the film Dear Inspector (Tendre poulet):
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Smith & Wesson Model 36

Commissioneer Beretti (Guy Marchand) carries a snub nose revolver that appears to be Smith & Wesson Model 36. In the final scene Charmille (Hubert Deschamps) holds Beretti's revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.

Beretti opens his revolver.

5-shot cylinder can be seen.

Charmille holds the revolver in the final scene.

Unidentified revolver

Commissioner Lise Tanquerelle (Annie Girardot) carries a revolver. It is seen only in holster. The shape of the grip resembles the one of Colt Detective Special but it's hard to say for sure.

Lise Tanquerelle puts on the shoulder holster with revolver.

The grip of the revolver is seen in holster.

Berthier Mle 1916 Carbine

In the scene of street riot police use Berthier Mle 1916 carbines.

Berthier Model 1916 Carabine - 8x50mm R