Les bras de la nuit

Police inspector, Landais (Roger Hanin) is caught in a tough situation. Daniele (Danielle Darrieux) has murdered her husband, yet after the inspector starts investigating the case, he is completely overcome by her. Her obvious attractions have him in thrall and eventually he realizes he will do anything not to lose her. His solution is to cover up for her crime, after which things begin to go poorly.