Coup de Torchon
1981, French. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Coup de Torchon is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bertrand TavernierDirector
- Philippe NoiretLucien Cordier
- Isabelle HuppertRose Mercaillou
- Jean-Pierre MarielleLe Peron / Le Peron's twin brother
- Stéphane AudranHuguette Cordier
- Eddy MitchellNono
- Guy MarchandMarcel Chavasson
- Michel BeauneVanderbrouck
- Jean ChampionLe curé
- Victor GarrivierMarcaillou
- Gérard HernandezLeonelli
- Daniel LangletPaulo
- Irène SkoblineAnne, l'institutrice
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1981
- Original title
- Coup de torchon
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Aurenche, Bertrand Tavernier
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What Coup de Torchon is based on
Coup de Torchon is based on Pop. 1280, a 1964 novel by Jim Thompson, published by Gold Medal Books.
Novel · 1964
Pop. 1280
By Jim Thompson
Published by Gold Medal Books
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Coup de Torchon: quick answers
Is Coup de Torchon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Coup de Torchon?
Coup de Torchon runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Coup de Torchon have a post-credits scene?
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Coup de Torchon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Coup de Torchon on?
Coup de Torchon is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Coup de Torchon?
If you liked Coup de Torchon, try Breaking News in Yuba County, Ménage, Band of Outsiders.
Who directed Coup de Torchon?
Coup de Torchon (1981) was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle.
What is Coup de Torchon based on?
Coup de Torchon is based on Pop. 1280, a 1964 novel by Jim Thompson, published by Gold Medal Books.