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The Butcher

The Butcher

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Le Boucher
  • Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1970-02-27
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 7.119/10 (244 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7286
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

as Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'

Jean Yanne

Jean Yanne

as Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'

Roger Rudel

Roger Rudel

as Commissioner Grumbach

Antonio Passalia

Antonio Passalia

as Angelo

Mario Beccara

Mario Beccara

as Léon Hamel

William Guérault

William Guérault

as Charles

Pascal Ferone

Pascal Ferone

as Father Charpy

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Clip from Le Boucher - Chabrol

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Butcher?

The Butcher is a Thriller, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1970-02-27.

Who are the main actors in The Butcher?

The main cast includes Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel, Antonio Passalia, Mario Beccara, .

Where can I watch The Butcher online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Butcher is available.

Is The Butcher based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Butcher?

The Butcher has an IMDb rating of 7.119/10 based on 244 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Butcher?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Butcher?

The soundtrack was composed by Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Butcher filmed?

The Butcher was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Butcher?

The total runtime of The Butcher is 93 minutes.

Is The Butcher suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Butcher?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Butcher.

Does The Butcher have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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