Movie

Coup de Torchon

★ 7.0(216)19812h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Release date: 1981-11-04
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films de la Tour

Coup de Torchon — trailer

About Coup de Torchon

Coup de Torchon is a 1981 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, starring Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Pierre Marielle. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 216 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Coup de Torchon in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Philippe Noiret

Lucien Cordier

Isabelle Huppert

Rose Mercaillou

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother

Stéphane Audran

Huguette Cordier

Eddy Mitchell

Nono

Guy Marchand

Marcel Chavasson

Michel Beaune

Vanderbrouck

Jean Champion

Le curé

Victor Garrivier

Marcaillou

Gérard Hernandez

Leonelli

Daniel Langlet

Paulo

Irène Skobline

Anne, l'institutrice

Themes & keywords

adulterybased on novel or booklove triangledark comedymurderpolice corruptionmistressracismfrench noirframed for a crimepublic humiliationopen marriagegun shootingvoyeurfrench colonialism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Coup de Torchon in Mexico?+

Coup de Torchon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Coup de Torchon on Netflix?+

Coup de Torchon is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Coup de Torchon?+

Coup de Torchon has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Coup de Torchon?+

Coup de Torchon stars Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran and Eddy Mitchell.

When did Coup de Torchon come out?+

Coup de Torchon is a 1981 movie directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

What genre is Coup de Torchon?+

Coup de Torchon is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Coup de Torchon?+

Coup de Torchon was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.