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The Butcher (1970)

Movie ★ 7.1 93 min

Thriller Crime Drama

An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.

Claude Chabrol Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 27, 1970
Runtime
93 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0064106
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
Studio
Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films

Themes

Cast

Stéphane Audran Stéphane Audran Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène' Jean Yanne Jean Yanne Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul' Roger Rudel Roger Rudel Commissioner Grumbach Antonio Passalia Antonio Passalia Angelo Mario Beccara Mario Beccara Léon Hamel William Guérault Charles Pascal Ferone Father Charpy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Butcher about?
An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
Who directed The Butcher?
The Butcher was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in The Butcher?
The Butcher stars Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel, Antonio Passalia.
When was The Butcher released?
The Butcher is a 1970 thriller, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Butcher?
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