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Coup de Torchon

1619812h 8mBertrand Tavernier

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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.

ComedyCrimeDrama
AdulteryBased On Novel Or BookLove TriangleDark ComedyMurderPolice CorruptionMistressRacismFrench NoirFramed For A Crime

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What is Coup de Torchon (1981) about?

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

Who stars in Coup de Torchon?

Coup de Torchon stars 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). The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

How long is Coup de Torchon?

Coup de Torchon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated 16.

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