Le Boucher

Le Boucher a.k.a. The Butcher is a 1970 French psychological thriller film written and directed by Claude Chabrol and starring Stéphane Audran and Jean Yanne. Set in the village of Trémolat, it tells the story of butcher Popaul who falls in love with Hélène, the head teacher of the school, while a murder spree is taking place in the area.

Le Boucher
French film poster
Directed byClaude Chabrol
Written byClaude Chabrol
Produced byAndré Génovès
StarringStéphane Audran
Jean Yanne
CinematographyJean Rabier
Edited byJacques Gaillard
Music byPierre Jansen
Distributed byCinerama Releasing Corporation (U.S.)
Release date
  • 27 February 1970 (1970-02-27)
Running time
93 minutes
CountriesFrance
Italy
LanguageFrench
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