Coup de Torchon
1981 · 2h 8m · NOT RATED
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Directed by
Bertrand Tavernier
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Coup de Torchon
Overview
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
Director and cast
- Bertrand Tavernier Director
- Philippe Noiret as Lucien Cordier
- Isabelle Huppert as Rose Mercaillou
- Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Peron
- Stéphane Audran as Huguette Cordier
- Eddy Mitchell as Nono
- Guy Marchand as Marcel Chavasson
- Michel Beaune as Vanderbrouck
- Jean Champion as Le curé
- Victor Garrivier as Marcaillou
- Gérard Hernandez Cast
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