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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

Editor

Armand Psenny

Production Design

Alexandre Trauner

Costume Design

Jacqueline Moreau

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

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
Coup de Torchon (1981) movie poster
Coup de Torchon (1981) movie poster
Coup de Torchon (1981) movie poster
Coup de Torchon (1981) movie poster
Coup de Torchon (1981) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination
Nom Best International Feature Film Coup de Torchon 1983

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