The Butcher(1970)
Le Boucher
An outstanding new film by one of France's leading directors.
The Butcher Synopsis
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.
The Butcher (1970) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, released on February 27, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel and Antonio Passalia. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 289 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers:
- Claude Chabrol
- Producers:
- André Génovès
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Rabier
- Composer:
- Pierre Jansen
- Production:
- Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
- Status:
- Released
The Butcher (1970) Trailer
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The Butcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stéphane Audran
as Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'
Jean Yanne
as Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'
Roger Rudel
as Commissioner Grumbach
Antonio Passalia
as Angelo
Mario Beccara
as Léon Hamel
- William Guérault
William Guérault
as Charles
- Pascal Ferone
Pascal Ferone
as Father Charpy
Key crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol, produced by André Génovès.
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The Butcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 289 ratings.
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The Butcher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butcher online?
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The Butcher (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Butcher?
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The main cast of The Butcher (1970) includes Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel, Antonio Passalia and Mario Beccara. The film was directed by Claude Chabrol. 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 February 27, 1970 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Butcher worth watching?
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The Butcher (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 289 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Butcher?
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