Coup de Torchon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Coup de Torchon is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
Who’s in it. Coup de Torchon stars Philippe Noiret as Lucien Cordier, Isabelle Huppert as Rose Mercaillou, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Peron and Stéphane Audran as Huguette Cordier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Coup de Torchon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coup de Torchon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coup de Torchon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coup de Torchon (1981)?
- In US, Coup de Torchon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coup de Torchon worth watching?
- Coup de Torchon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coup de Torchon?
- Coup de Torchon stars Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran and Eddy Mitchell.
- When was Coup de Torchon released?
- Coup de Torchon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.