Coup de Torchon

Based On the book by Jim Thompson

Coup De Torchon (also known as Clean Slate) is a 1981 French satirical neo-noir dark comedy crime film directed by Bertrand Tavernier and adapted from American author Jim Thompson's 1964 crime novel Pop. 1280. Starred by Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Pierre Marielle. The film tells the story of a lazy, useless and disrespected police chief who becomes a cold-blooded killer and goes on a killing spree of local "villains" to "clean" his corrupt town and gain respect, reputation and honor.

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Release date:

1981

Director:

Bertrand Tavernier

Cast:

Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Daniel Langlet

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Comedy

Country:

France

Language:

French

Year page:

1981 in adaptations