Inspector Lavardin - 1986 - 6/10

Jean Poiret returns as the French inspector, assigned to a seaside murder.
The corpse lies sprawled on the beach, stripped of clothes, the word ‘PIG’ written on his back.
An author, as well as a pious prig, he was not exactly popular
Prime suspects include the widow (second time around) who is Lavardin’s old flame, a jaded brother-in-law, and a secretive daughter.
Then there is a local club, catering to an underage set, and a prowler.
Everyone is rather shifty, including the Inspector, who ransacks interiors without warrants.
Chabrol film mixes dark elements with a satirical touch.