FRANCE · 1981

Coup de Torchon

Bertrand Tavernier
corruption redemption through violence colonial oppression social hierarchy psychological breakdown
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A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.

Year1981
CountryFrance
DirectorBertrand Tavernier
Coup de Torchon poster

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