The Judge and the Assassin
| The Judge and the Assassin | |
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| Directed by | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Written by | Jean Aurenche Pierre Bost Bertrand Tavernier |
| Produced by | Raymond Danon |
| Starring | Philippe Noiret Michel Galabru |
| Cinematography | Pierre-William Glenn |
| Edited by | Armand Psenny |
| Music by | Philippe Sarde |
| Distributed by | Libra Films (United States) |
Release date | March 10, 1976 |
Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
The Judge and the Assassin (French: Le Juge et l'assassin) is a 1976 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The film won two César Awards in 1977. It is based on the life of mass murderer Joseph Vacher.
Selected cast
- Philippe Noiret as Judge Rousseau
- Michel Galabru as Sgt. Joseph Bouvier
- Isabelle Huppert as Rose
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Villedieu, Attorney
- Renée Faure as Mme. Rousseau
- Cécile Vassort as Louise Leseuer
- Jean-Roger Caussimon as Street Singer
- Jean Bretonnière as Deputy
- Daniel Russo as Guardian
- Christine Pascal (uncredited)
See also
External links
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Categories:
- 1976 films
- 1970s crime drama films
- 1970s historical films
- Films about capital punishment
- Films directed by Bertrand Tavernier
- Films featuring a Best Actor César Award-winning performance
- Films set in the 1890s
- French films
- French historical films
- French-language films
- Serial killer films
- 1970s comedy-drama films
- Comedy-drama film stubs
- 1970s French film stubs