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Le déshonneur d'un colonel

Original title: An Officer and a Murderer
  • TV Movie
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.2K
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Le déshonneur d'un colonel (2012)
True CrimeCrimeDrama

The riveting film is based on the true story of a powerful and respected military officer who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a tenacious small town polic... Read allThe riveting film is based on the true story of a powerful and respected military officer who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a tenacious small town police detective.The riveting film is based on the true story of a powerful and respected military officer who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a tenacious small town police detective.

  • Director
    • Norma Bailey
  • Writer
    • Keith Ross Leckie
  • Stars
    • Gary Cole
    • Laura Harris
    • Rossif Sutherland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norma Bailey
    • Writer
      • Keith Ross Leckie
    • Stars
      • Gary Cole
      • Laura Harris
      • Rossif Sutherland
    • 19User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Colonel Russell Williams
    Laura Harris
    Laura Harris
    • Detective Jennifer Dobson
    Rossif Sutherland
    Rossif Sutherland
    • Detective Nick Gallagher
    Nahanni Johnstone
    Nahanni Johnstone
    • Mary Elizabeth Harriman
    Catherine Disher
    Catherine Disher
    • Captain Catherine Novak
    Zoé de Grand'Maison
    Zoé de Grand'Maison
    • Beth Pelway
    • (as Zoe De Grand'Maison)
    Tom Barnett
    Tom Barnett
    • John Pelway
    Shannon Doyle
    • Trudy Pelway
    David Ferry
    • Charlie Straw
    • (as Dave Ferry)
    Lisa Davis
    • Jessica Lloyd
    • (as Lisa Ciara)
    Peyton Kennedy
    Peyton Kennedy
    • Gwen Pelway
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Major Ken Lee
    Micheline Marchildon
    Micheline Marchildon
    • Corporal Marie-France Comeau
    Tim Beresford
    • Robert Lloyd
    Ted Atherton
    Ted Atherton
    • Minister Shaw
    Kelly Fanson
    • Maggie Noston
    Billy Parrott
    Billy Parrott
    • Officer Miller
    Dan Warry-Smith
    Dan Warry-Smith
    • Officer Roshefski
    • Director
      • Norma Bailey
    • Writer
      • Keith Ross Leckie
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    User reviews19

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    7zutterjp48

    A good criminal investigation story.

    This film is based on a real story that happened in Canada.I enjoyed very much the story: with a lot a patience the detectives try to make a profile of a man who began stealing lingerie then killing women.And the most interesting is that the main suspect is an very important officer , commander of the military base of Trenton. The performances of Gary Cole, Laura Harris and Rossif Sutherland are very good.
    7OJT

    Effectively told true story

    The title says it all. There's no mystery here in who's doing it, breaking into houses stealing underwear and dildos, at the same time as he is living a perfect life and is just appointed the main boss at an important military establishment.

    The mystery is how a well respected man can be such an offender. Well, he's not the first, and will not be the last, seemingly living a perfect life, but not able to control his sick sexual urges.

    This Canadian movie, directed by Norma Bailey has Gary Cole in the main role, and he is doing a great job as always. As is the rest of the cast, though that's not a shock, as Canadians are very good at making films with true and realistic acting.

    Well worth a watch!
    9doknyx-357-92394

    Acting!

    Gary Cole's understated portrayal of a psychopathic alter-ego taking control of the daily ego is relentless, disturbing, and masterful. This (along with the fact that it's based on actual events) makes this movie worth viewing. Cole does not go all dramatic and tear up the scenery. In fact his *persona* (his personality mask) remains the same throughout his changes -- meticulous, thorough, rigid, controlling, polite. It's his soul that darkens and falls into this demonic abyss. Cole somehow communicates this transformation and makes us believe him (to our horror).

    It should be noted that the the police characters are all fictional, and they even seem fictional in the way they are portrayed. But for those of us who wondered how a "Base Commander" on a Canadian Armed Forces base could possible lead such a double life and be one person, Cole makes us see -- not comprehend but accept.
    geoffox-766-418467

    so so

    Gary Cole walks off with the acting honors in this silly movie. Add the poker face Rossif Sutherland as a detective and a bland female, also with one look on her face of Duh, played by Laura Harris. Cole at least gives some depth to his character and manages to keep things going in an inane script for LMN of course. The channel that rarely presents any worthwhile project. And who knows where they keep coming up with these female leads that are more attentive to their hair, tight clothes and looks of boredom. Harris is a typical LMN female lead that goes nowhere with this film and gives nothing as an actress. Sutherland does a little better, but Cole takes over the movie and does a splendid job of a sexual deviate. I give this 1 star for Cole's work.
    10phd_travel

    Very well done - terrifying and realistic

    This is a very well paced and realistically made Lifetime movie about the true story of Canadian Air Force colonel Russ Williams. His gradual escalation from underwear theft to home invasion and murder is carefully and realistically portrayed here. Gary Cole gives a balanced and believable performance as the main character. The straightforward telling without flashbacks is good and the tension and fear of the victims is quite terrifying.

    The police investigation is fascinating with the various mistakes and eventual breakthrough.

    Looks like there are some crazy serial pervert killers up North too.

    Worth a watch.

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    • Trivia
      Gary Cole plays Col. Russell Williams, a military man convicted of murder in 2010. Cole played Captain/Doctor Jeffrey MacDonald in the 1984 TV movie 'Fatal Vision' based on the book of the same name by Joe McGinniss. MacDonald was also a (former) military man convicted of murder. MacDonald killed his wife and two daughters in February of 1970.
    • Goofs
      When Linda ( the girl with the baby) is tied up she is wearing patterned panties and a blue bra but when she is done counting to a 200 she has on a pink polka dot bra and blue panties .
    • Quotes

      [Novak is briefing Williams' superiors]

      Chief of Military Police: I would suspect the Pope before I would suspect Russell Williams!

    • Connections
      Remade as Fatum: Room 216 (2017)

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • An Officer and a Murderer
    • Production company
      • Solo Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
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