The Butcher (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1970, The Butcher is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
Who’s in it. The Butcher stars Stéphane Audran as Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène', Jean Yanne as Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul', Roger Rudel as Commissioner Grumbach and Antonio Passalia as Angelo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Butcher has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butcher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher (1970)?
- In US, The Butcher is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butcher worth watching?
- The Butcher holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Butcher?
- The Butcher stars Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel, Antonio Passalia and Mario Beccara.
- When was The Butcher released?
- The Butcher was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.