The Butcher (1970)

Unrated 19 Dec 1971 • Drama, Thriller • 1h 33m

Butcher Popaul meets schoolteacher Helene at a wedding in a small rural French village. They become friends. But girls are murdered in the area and Helene finds at the scene the lighter she gave Popaul...

Claude Chabrol
Director

Claude Chabrol
Writer

Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Antonio Passalia
Starring

Language: French
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 1 nomination total
Country: France, Italy
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