The Unsewing Machine
1986, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
The insane Doctor Enger is obsessed with his plan to build a hospital to cure blind children, and goes on a killing and kidnapping spree with the police in pursuit.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 May 1986
- Original title
- La Machine à découdre
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
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How long is The Unsewing Machine?
The Unsewing Machine runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is The Unsewing Machine on?
The Unsewing Machine isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 May 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unsewing Machine?
If you liked The Unsewing Machine, try The Dream Team, Hostile Takeover, Cop or Hood.
Who directed The Unsewing Machine?
The Unsewing Machine (1986) was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky and stars Jean-Pierre Mocky, Patricia Barzyk, Françoise Michaud.