murder,racism,french noir,voyeur,french colony,witty

Coup de Torchon (1981)

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A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Bertrand Tavernier
  • Profile picture of Philippe Noiret
    Lucien Cordier Philippe Noiret
  • Profile picture of Isabelle Huppert
    Rose Mercaillou Isabelle Huppert
  • Profile picture of Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Le Peron Jean-Pierre Marielle
  • Profile picture of Stéphane Audran
    Huguette Cordier Stéphane Audran
  • Profile picture of Eddy Mitchell
    Nono Eddy Mitchell
  • Profile picture of Guy Marchand
    Marcel Chavasson Guy Marchand
  • Profile picture of Michel Beaune
    Vanderbrouck Michel Beaune
  • Profile picture of Jean Champion
    Le curé Jean Champion

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Keywords

  • murder
  • racism
  • french noir
  • voyeur
  • french colony
  • witty