The Mad Butcher(1971)
Lo strangolatore di Vienna
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The Mad Butcher Synopsis
After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.
The Mad Butcher (1971) is a horror and mystery film directed by Guido Zurli, released on February 18, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Victor Buono, Franca Polesello, Brad Harris and Dario Michaelis. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Guido Zurli
- Writers:
- Dick Randall, Karl Ross, Dag Molin
- Production:
- HIFI Stereo 70, Neptunia Film, Regina-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Mad Butcher (1971) Trailer
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The Mad Butcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Buono
as Otto Lehman
Franca Polesello
as Berta Hensel
Brad Harris
as Mike Lawrence
Dario Michaelis
as Inspector Klaus
- Karin Field
Karin Field
as Hannah Lehman
- Luca Sportelli
Luca Sportelli
as Karl Brunner
- Hansi Linder
Hansi Linder
as Frieda Ulm
- Tina Buranzo
Tina Buranzo
Dick Randall
as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Giacomo Pergola
Giacomo Pergola
- Dino Peretti
Dino Peretti
Claudio Trionfi
Key crew
Directed by Guido Zurli, written by Dick Randall, Karl Ross and Dag Molin.
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The Mad Butcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Mad Butcher – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mad Butcher?
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The main cast of The Mad Butcher (1971) includes Victor Buono, Franca Polesello, Brad Harris, Dario Michaelis and Karin Field. The film was directed by Guido Zurli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mad Butcher released?
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The Mad Butcher was released on February 18, 1971 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Mad Butcher worth watching?
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The Mad Butcher (1971) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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