The Butcher
An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le Boucher |
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Thriller, Crime, Drama |
| Director | Claude Chabrol |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (273 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Claude Chabrol
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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