The Cop (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, The Cop is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 95 minutes. “Judge...Jury...and Executioner!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crackdown on drugs leads a burned out cop to take the law into his own hands and seek revenge against villainous drug dealers. Word comes down from above that the United States feels French authorities have been lax on their arrests of the dealers. A violent action feature finds the harried inspector battling his colleagues as much as the criminal element targeted for extermination.
Who’s in it. The Cop stars Michel Bouquet as l'inspecteur Favenin, Françoise Fabian as Hélène Dassa, Michel Constantin as Viletti and Gianni Garko as Dan Rover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cop (1970)?
- In US, The Cop is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cop worth watching?
- The Cop holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cop?
- The Cop stars Michel Bouquet, Françoise Fabian, Michel Constantin, Gianni Garko and Anne Carrère.
- When was The Cop released?
- The Cop was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.