The Butcher(1998)
Il macellaio
The Butcher Synopsis
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.
The Butcher (1998) is a drama film directed by Aurelio Grimaldi, released on January 21, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Alba Parietti, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lorenzo Majnoni and Giulio Base. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 138 ratings.
- Director:
- Aurelio Grimaldi
- Writers:
- Alina Reyes, Aurelio Grimaldi, Alina Reyes
- Producers:
- Marco Poccioni, Marco Valsania
- Production:
- Freeway Production, Rio, Medusa Film
- Status:
- Released
The Butcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alba Parietti
as Alina
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
as Il macellaio
Lorenzo Majnoni
as Daniele
Giulio Base
as Lorenzo
Caterina Vertova
as Federica
Rosa Pianeta
as La cassiera
- Cinzia Insinga
Cinzia Insinga
as Psicologa
Alessandra Costanzo
as Signora Costantini
- Arancia Cecilia Grimaldi
Arancia Cecilia Grimaldi
as Robertina
Key crew
Directed by Aurelio Grimaldi, written by Alina Reyes, Aurelio Grimaldi and Alina Reyes, produced by Marco Poccioni and Marco Valsania.
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The Butcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 138 ratings.
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The Butcher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butcher online?
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Who stars in The Butcher?
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The main cast of The Butcher (1998) includes Alba Parietti, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lorenzo Majnoni, Giulio Base and Caterina Vertova. The film was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi. 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 21, 1998 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Butcher worth watching?
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The Butcher (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 138 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.