The Judge and the Assassin
1976, French. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
France, 1893. Joseph Bouvier attempts to shoot his love who refused to marry him and to commit suicide. Upon release from the filthy asylum where he was placed, with bullets still remaining in his head, he wanders the country roads and rapes and murders many teenagers over years. The judge Rousseau captures him, but to serve his ambition seeks to avoid that Bouvier is simply declared insane.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Judge and the Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bertrand TavernierDirector
- Philippe NoiretJuge Rousseau
- Michel GalabruJoseph Bouvier
- Isabelle HuppertRose
- Jean-Claude BrialyAvocat Villedieu
- Renée FaureMme Rousseau
- Cécile VassortLouise Leseuer
- Jean-Roger CaussimonChanteur de rue
- Jean BretonnièreLe député
- François DyrekLe cheminot libéré
- Monique ChaumetteLa mère de Louise
- Yves RobertProfesseur Degueldre
- Jean AmosLe gardien-chef
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1976
- Original title
- Le Juge et l'Assassin
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
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The Judge and the Assassin: quick answers
Is The Judge and the Assassin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Judge and the Assassin?
The Judge and the Assassin runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Judge and the Assassin have a post-credits scene?
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The Judge and the Assassin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Judge and the Assassin on?
The Judge and the Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Judge and the Assassin?
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Who directed The Judge and the Assassin?
The Judge and the Assassin (1976) was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert.