Story of movie The Judge And The Assassin : The Judge and the Assassin (French: Le Juge et l'assassin) is a 1976 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The film won two César Awards in 1977. It is based on the life of mass murderer Joseph Vacher.
| The Judge and the Assassin | |
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| Directed by | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Produced by | Raymond Danon |
| Written by | Jean Aurenche Pierre Bost Bertrand Tavernier |
| Starring | Philippe Noiret Michel Galabru |
| Music by | Philippe Sarde |
| Cinematography | Pierre-William Glenn |
| Edited by | Armand Psenny |
| Distributed by | Libra Films (United States) |
Release date | March 10, 1976 |
Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $6.9 million |
Screenplay
- Philippe Noiret as Judge Rousseau
- Michel Galabru as Sgt. Joseph Bouvier
- Isabelle Huppert as Rose
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Villedieu, Attorney
- Renée Faure as Mme. Rousseau
- Cécile Vassort as Louise Lesueur
- Jean-Roger Caussimon as Street Singer
- Jean Bretonnière as Deputy
- Daniel Russo as Guardian
- Christine Pascal (uncredited)
- Isabelle Huppert on screen and stage
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