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The Butcher (1998)

Original title: Il Macellaio

1998-01-21 · 1h 26m · IT
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Alina is married to Daniele, a famous conductor. While Daniele is away, she finds herself attracted to Bruno, a butcher. One day, Bruno left a message… “Tomorrow morning I’ll knock on your door. If you don’t want me, don’t be there.” Next morning Bruno keeps his word. The apartment door is ajar. He finds Alina on a sofa, pale, bathed in sweat, fearful and expectant. While Daniele conducts his final concert in Samarkand, Bruno and Alina make love in every way imaginable… and Alina will never be the same.

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Aurelio GrimaldiDirector, WriterAlina ReyesWriter

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Alba PariettiAlba PariettiAlinaPredrag 'Miki' ManojlovićPredrag 'Miki' ManojlovićIl macellaioLorenzo MajnoniLorenzo MajnoniDanieleGiulio BaseGiulio BaseLorenzoCaterina VertovaCaterina VertovaFedericaRosa PianetaRosa PianetaLa cassieraCinzia InsingaCinzia InsingaPsicologaAlessandra CostanzoAlessandra CostanzoSignora CostantiniBarbara CavallariBarbara CavallariArancia Cecilia GrimaldiArancia Cecilia GrimaldiRobertina

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What is The Butcher about?

Alina is married to Daniele, a famous conductor. While Daniele is away, she finds herself attracted to Bruno, a butcher. One day, Bruno left a message… “Tomorrow morning I’ll knock on your door. If you don’t want me, don’t be there.” Next morning Bruno keeps his word. The apartment door is ajar. He finds Alina on a sofa, pale, bathed in sweat, fearful and expectant. While Daniele conducts his final concert in Samarkand, Bruno and Alina make love in every way imaginable… and Alina will never be the same.

How long is The Butcher?

The Butcher has a runtime of 86 minutes.