The Butcher(1981)
Der Bockerer
The Butcher Synopsis
A politically naive Viennese butcher manages to survive the Nazi occupation of Austria and the second world war.
The Butcher (1981) is a drama and history film directed by Franz Antel, released on January 19, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Karl Merkatz, Alfred Böhm, Sieghardt Rupp and Gustav Knuth. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Franz Antel
- Writers:
- H.C. Artmann, Kurt Nachmann, Ulrich Becher
- Producers:
- Franz Antel
- Cinematographer:
- Ernst W. Kalinke
- Production:
- Neue Delta Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
The Butcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl Merkatz
as Karl Bockerer
- Alfred Böhm
Alfred Böhm
as Alfred Hatzinger
Sieghardt Rupp
as Hermann
Gustav Knuth
as Herr Knabe
Klausjürgen Wussow
as Dr. Lamm
Ida Krottendorf
as Sabine (Binerl) Bockerer
- Georg Schuchter
Georg Schuchter
as Hansi Bockerer
- Regina Sattler
Regina Sattler
as Elisabeth
Heinrich Schweiger
as Nowotny
Heinz Marecek
as Rosenblatt
Marianne Nentwich
as Anna
Hans Holt
as Hofrat
Key crew
Directed by Franz Antel, written by H.C. Artmann, Kurt Nachmann and Ulrich Becher, produced by Franz Antel.
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The Butcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Butcher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butcher online?
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The Butcher (1981) is available to stream on Canal+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Butcher?
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The main cast of The Butcher (1981) includes Karl Merkatz, Alfred Böhm, Sieghardt Rupp, Gustav Knuth and Klausjürgen Wussow. The film was directed by Franz Antel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Butcher released?
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The Butcher was released on January 19, 1981 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Butcher worth watching?
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The Butcher (1981) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.