Contre enquête

Unjustly sentenced for the murder of his wife, Alain Marchal escapes from prison. The police are soon hot on his trail. Just before committing suicide, Alain calls a random number and pleads with the person on the other end to prove his innocence, in the name of his daughter's honor. Mr. Durand, the accidental recipient of the call, turns out to be a retired burglar who decides to marshal the members of his old gang to help him with the investigation. After countless trials and tribulations, they discover the real murderer.