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The Judge and the Assassin

1976 · 128 min History Crime Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title Le Juge et l'Assassin
Year 1976
Country France
Genre History, Crime, Drama
Director Bertrand Tavernier
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (139 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Bertrand Tavernier

— MovieFinder Editorial

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