The Judge and the Assassin
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Judge and the Assassin
The Judge and the Assassin is a 1976 French-language history, crime and drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The cast is led by Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Judge and the Assassin was produced by Lira Films, FR3, and SFP and made in France. It was released on March 10, 1976.
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers
- Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche
- Release date
- March 10, 1976
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Lira Films, FR3, SFP
The Judge and the Assassin cast & crew
The Judge and the Assassin was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Bertrand Tavernier, Pierre Bost, and Jean Aurenche.
The cast features Philippe Noiret as Juge Rousseau, Michel Galabru as Joseph Bouvier, Isabelle Huppert as Rose, Jean-Claude Brialy as Avocat Villedieu, Renée Faure as Mme Rousseau, and Cécile Vassort as Louise Leseuer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Pierre-William Glenn, and it was produced by Raymond Danon and Ralph Baum.
Is The Judge and the Assassin worth watching?
The Judge and the Assassin holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 142 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, crime, and drama, The Judge and the Assassin is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Judge and the Assassin
Philippe Noiret
Juge Rousseau
Michel Galabru
Joseph Bouvier
Isabelle Huppert
Rose
Jean-Claude Brialy
Avocat Villedieu
Renée Faure
Mme Rousseau
Cécile Vassort
Louise Leseuer
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Chanteur de rue
Jean Bretonnière
Le député
François Dyrek
Le cheminot libéré
Monique Chaumette
La mère de Louise
Yves Robert
Professeur Degueldre
Jean Amos
Le gardien-chef
The Judge and the Assassin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Judge and the Assassin in United States?
The Judge and the Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Judge and the Assassin on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Judge and the Assassin is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Judge and the Assassin in?
The Judge and the Assassin is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Judge and the Assassin?
The Judge and the Assassin runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Judge and the Assassin rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
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