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1981

Coup de Torchon

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

Credits

Director

Bertrand Tavernier

Producers

Henri Lassa , Adolphe Viezzi

Writers

Jean Aurenche , Bertrand Tavernier

Cinematographer

Pierre-William Glenn

Composer

Philippe Sarde

Cast

Philippe Noiret , Isabelle Huppert , Jean-Pierre Marielle , Stéphane Audran , Eddy Mitchell , Guy Marchand , Michel Beaune , Jean Champion , Victor Garrivier , Gérard Hernandez

Studios

Little Bear , Films A2 , Les Films de la Tour

Genres

Drama Crime Comedy

Posters

5
Coup de Torchon (1981) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Coup de Torchon (1981) international poster - US
US international
Coup de Torchon (1981) character poster - US
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Coup de Torchon (1981) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Coup de Torchon (1981) imax poster - US
US imax

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