The Judge and the Assassin (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1976, The Judge and the Assassin is a drama, crime and history film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Judge and the Assassin stars Philippe Noiret as Juge Rousseau, Michel Galabru as Joseph Bouvier, Isabelle Huppert as Rose and Jean-Claude Brialy as Avocat Villedieu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Judge and the Assassin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Judge and the Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Judge and the Assassin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Judge and the Assassin (1976)?
- In US, The Judge and the Assassin is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Judge and the Assassin worth watching?
- The Judge and the Assassin holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Judge and the Assassin?
- The Judge and the Assassin stars Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Claude Brialy and Renée Faure.
- When was The Judge and the Assassin released?
- The Judge and the Assassin was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.