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Maigret: Maigret Sets a Trap (1992)
outstanding production
The four maigret stories made with rowan atkinson in the title role are simply superb. Both the casting and the direction are excellent, as we are transported back in time to 1950's Paris. The acting is of the highest order with atkinson outstanding as the unruffable jules maigret, who cuts a sympathetic almost avuncular figure as he solves grizzly murder cases. Also standout are shaun dingwall as maigret's no 2, janvier and aidan mcardle as cormeliau, the supervising judge. The director captures the atmosphere of Paris with excellent filmography and locations. I always think good productions need good music and these maigret stories don't disappoint. The title song for 'maigret sets a trap' 'là bas le chat sur le toit' is utterly haunting. Unmissable television at its best, these films are eminently rewatchable. I'm now on my fourth way round!