Where to watch The Judge and the Assassin(1976)
In the United States, The Judge and the Assassin is available to stream on Criterion Channel.
Where to stream The Judge and the Assassin
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The Judge and the Assassin plot summary
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.
Details
- Original title
- Le Juge et l'Assassin
- Release date
- March 10, 1976
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Genres
- History, Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Country
- France
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 147 votes
Cast
Philippe NoiretJuge Rousseau
Michel GalabruJoseph Bouvier
Isabelle HuppertRose
Jean-Claude BrialyAvocat Villedieu
Renée FaureMme Rousseau
Cécile VassortLouise Leseuer
Jean-Roger CaussimonChanteur de rue
Jean BretonnièreLe député
François DyrekLe cheminot libéré
Monique ChaumetteLa mère de Louise
FAQ
Where can I watch The Judge and the Assassin?
In the United States, The Judge and the Assassin is available to stream on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Judge and the Assassin?
The Judge and the Assassin runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).
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