The Judge and the Assassin(1976)
Le Juge et l'Assassin
The Judge and the Assassin Synopsis
France, 1893. Joseph Bouvier attempts to shoot his love who refused to marry him and to commit suicide. Upon release from the filthy asylum where he was placed, with bullets still remaining in his head, he wanders the country roads and rapes and murders many teenagers over years. The judge Rousseau captures him, but to serve his ambition seeks to avoid that Bouvier is simply declared insane.
The Judge and the Assassin (1976) is a history, crime and drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, released on March 10, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Claude Brialy. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers:
- Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche
- Producers:
- Raymond Danon
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Lira Films, FR3, SFP
- Status:
- Released
The Judge and the Assassin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Noiret
as Juge Rousseau
Michel Galabru
as Joseph Bouvier
Isabelle Huppert
as Rose
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Avocat Villedieu
Renée Faure
as Mme Rousseau
Cécile Vassort
as Louise Leseuer
Jean-Roger Caussimon
as Chanteur de rue
Jean Bretonnière
as Le député
François Dyrek
as Le cheminot libéré
Monique Chaumette
as La mère de Louise
Yves Robert
as Professeur Degueldre
Jean Amos
as Le gardien-chef
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost and Jean Aurenche, produced by Raymond Danon.
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The Judge and the Assassin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 145 ratings.
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The Judge and the Assassin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Judge and the Assassin online?
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The Judge and the Assassin (1976) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Judge and the Assassin?
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The main cast of The Judge and the Assassin (1976) includes Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Claude Brialy and Renée Faure. The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Judge and the Assassin released?
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The Judge and the Assassin was released on March 10, 1976 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The Judge and the Assassin worth watching?
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The Judge and the Assassin (1976) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.