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Coup de torchon

  • 1981
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6.6K
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Coup de torchon (1981)
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ComedyCrimeDrama

A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life - and resorts to drastic means to do so.A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life - and resorts to drastic means to do so.A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life - and resorts to drastic means to do so.

  • Director
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Jean Aurenche
    • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Jim Thompson
  • Stars
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Isabelle Huppert
    • Stéphane Audran
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Jean Aurenche
      • Bertrand Tavernier
      • Jim Thompson
    • Stars
      • Philippe Noiret
      • Isabelle Huppert
      • Stéphane Audran
    • 40User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos3

    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 2:29
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    Clean Slate
    Trailer 2:06
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    Coup de Torchon - Rialto Pictures Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
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    Photos36

    Jean-Pierre Marielle and Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Stéphane Audran, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, and Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Coup de torchon (1981)
    Isabelle Huppert and Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Isabelle Huppert and Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Stéphane Audran, Isabelle Huppert, and Eddy Mitchell in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Jean-Pierre Marielle and Philippe Noiret in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Isabelle Huppert in Coup de torchon (1981)
    Isabelle Huppert in Coup de torchon (1981)

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    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Lucien Cordier
    Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert
    • Rose Marcaillou
    Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran
    • Huguette
    Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle
    • Le Péron…
    Eddy Mitchell
    Eddy Mitchell
    • Nono
    Guy Marchand
    Guy Marchand
    • Marcel Chavasson
    Irène Skobline
    • Anne
    Michel Beaune
    Michel Beaune
    • Vanderbrouck
    Jean Champion
    Jean Champion
    • Priest
    Victor Garrivier
    Victor Garrivier
    • Marcaillou
    Gérard Hernandez
    Gérard Hernandez
    • Leonelli
    Abdoulaye Diop
    • Fête Nat le serviteur
    Daniel Langlet
    Daniel Langlet
    • Paulo
    François Perrot
    François Perrot
    • Le colonel Tramichel
    Raymond Hermantier
    • L'aveugle
    Mamadou Dioumé
    • Mamadou l'interprète
    Samba Mané
    • Vendredi
    Irénée Martin
    • La femme au cimetière
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Jean Aurenche
      • Bertrand Tavernier
      • Jim Thompson
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    • Trivia
      The singer Eddy Mitchell, in a major fictional role for the first time, thought he was so bad after watching the dailies that he insisted to do some of his scenes once again. Because no one would agree, he jokingly stated: "since I'm actually the richest one of the crew, I'll pay for all the scenes I'm allowed to do again" and was almost taken seriously. From then on, he never went to watch the dailies again.
    • Goofs
      Towards the end, Rose is walking on the pier and after they say in a loudspeaker 'Attention! Curfew tonight at 9 o'clock...', she turns around and the shadow of the cameraman can be clearly seen on the ground on her right.
    • Quotes

      Lucien Cordier: Do you know why dogs sniff each other's butts? When dogs still ruled the world, they held a convention to vote new laws. The head dog said: "I suggest that due to poor hygiene here, our assholes we leave at the door." The dogs agreed and de-assholed. But just then, a tornado blew in and mixed all the assholes up. Not one dog recognized his own. Ever since, they smell each other's asses. And it'll go on till the end of time.

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, we are correctly informed that the film is based on the novel "Pop. 1280"; but during the end titles, we are informed that it is based on "Pop. 1275". This is consistent with the official title retained for the translation into French, which is "1275 Ames" (literally: "1275 Souls"), and which reflects the fact that 5 people have died during the course of action.
    • Connections
      Featured in Keskiyön auringon kuvat (1987)

    User reviews40

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    10/10
    A Great Film
    This is one of my favorite films. After all these years, it holds up beautifully. It's surreal, funny, tragic, strange, and somehow all holds together.

    Noiret is wonderful, and a great foil for Huppert, with his hang-dog looks and understated acting. Although he plays a policeman, Noiret's character makes his own decisions about justice without the need for pesky government interference.

    Isabelle Huppert and Stephane Audran are also perfect in their roles.

    The cinematography is superb, with beautiful shots of Africa.

    It's hard to categorize this movie, but Coup de Torchon is a must see! I think I've seen it 4 times.
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    13
    • mojoan
    • Feb 13, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 1981 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coup de Torchon
    • Filming locations
      • Avenue Blaise-Diagne, Saint-Louis, Senegal
    • Production companies
      • Les Films de la Tour
      • Films A2
      • Little Bear
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,500
      • Dec 3, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,527
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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