The Inheritor Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Inheritor.
The Inheritor Ending Explained: After his father is killed in a plane crash, Bart Cordell returns back home to France to claim his inheritance: to lead the industrial empire his father built. Directed by Philippe Labro, this 1973 thriller film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo (Bart Cordell), alongside Carla Gravina as Liza Rocquencourt, Jean Rochefort as Le nonce (André Berthier), Charles Denner as David Loweinstein. With a 6.4/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Inheritor?
After his father is killed in a plane crash, Bart Cordell returns back home to France to claim his inheritance: to lead the industrial empire his father built. But when a prostitute tries to set him up for a drug smuggling charge, he is forced to accept that his father may have been assassinated and that the killers are out to get him as well...
Philippe Labro's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jean-Paul Belmondo (Bart Cordell)'s journey. But when a prostitute tries to set him up for a drug smuggling charge, he is forced to accept that his father may have been assassinated and that the killers are out to get him as well.
How Does Jean-Paul Belmondo (Bart Cordell)'s Story End?
- Jean-Paul Belmondo: Jean-Paul Belmondo's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Carla Gravina (Liza Rocquencourt): Carla Gravina's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Jean Rochefort (Le nonce (André Berthier)): Jean Rochefort's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Inheritor Mean?
The Inheritor's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Jean-Paul Belmondo may feel rushed. Philippe Labro's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.