Coup de Torchon (1981)

Name: Coup de Torchon
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 1981
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Eddy Mitchell

2h 8m France

Comedy Crime Drama

Plot

A downtrodden police chief, constantly ridiculed by his peers and the townsfolk, yearns for a fresh start. Feeling cornered by his pathetic existence, he decides to take matters into his own hands, leading to a series of shocking and violent actions. As he navigates the murky waters of morality, his quest for respect spirals into chaos, unearthing the darkness within himself and the society he serves. This gripping tale explores themes of power, vengeance, and the desperation for redemption in a world that has long disregarded him.

Cast

Philippe Noiret Isabelle Huppert Jean-Pierre Marielle Stéphane Audran Eddy Mitchell Guy Marchand Michel Beaune Jean Champion Victor Garrivier Gérard Hernandez Daniel Langlet Irène Skobline Abdoulaye Diop François Perrot Samba Mané