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The Butcher
“An outstanding new film by one of France's leading directors.”
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The Butcher at a glance
The Butcher is a 1970 thriller and crime film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1970-02-27
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 296 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmAn unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
Cast
7 names
Stéphane AudranHélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'
Jean YannePaul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'
Roger RudelCommissioner Grumbach
Antonio PassaliaAngelo
Mario BeccaraLéon HamelWilliam GuéraultCharles
Pascal FeroneFather Charpy
Questions about The Butcher
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Butcher in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Butcher is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Butcher suitable for children?
The Butcher is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Butcher on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Butcher about?
An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
How long is The Butcher?
The Butcher runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Butcher trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Clip from Le Boucher - Chabrol without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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