Coup de Torchon
Coup de torchon
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.
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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
Abdoulaye Diop
Fête Nat
François Perrot
Colonel Tramichel
Samba Mané
Vendredi
Raymond Hermantier
L'aveugle
Mamadou Dioumé
L'interprète au cinéma
Irénée Martin
La femme au cimetière
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Thompson, Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Coup de torchon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Tour, Little Bear, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Jim Thompson, Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
Philippe Sarde
Pierre-William Glenn
Armand Psenny
Henri Lassa, Adolphe Viezzi
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Lassa
Producer
Armand Psenny
Editor
Adolphe Viezzi
Producer
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Bertrand Tavernier
Writer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coup de Torchon
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What is Coup de Torchon 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 directed Coup de Torchon?
Coup de Torchon was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Coup de Torchon?
The principal cast of Coup de Torchon includes Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Eddy Mitchell.
When was Coup de Torchon released and how long is it?
Coup de Torchon was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Coup de Torchon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coup de Torchon was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Coup de Torchon based on a book or true story?
Coup de Torchon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coup de Torchon?
Coup de Torchon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).