Coup de Torchon
(1981)
Overview
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Writers
Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier, Jim Thompson
Top Billed
Philippe Noiret
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10April 13, 2024
I did really quite enjoy Philippe Noiret's performance here, but I couldn't help but wonder if Sir Peter Ustinov wouldn't have had fun with this part too. It's all set in French West Africa just before the start of WWII. His town is a small, largely agrarian and provincial one where "Cordier" is the local cop. To be fair, he's a bit of an hopeless case and everyone from his wife "Hugette" (Stéphane Audran) downwards takes him for a fool. Suddenly… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
FR
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