The Judge and the Assassin

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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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

History, Crime, Drama

Director

Bertrand Tavernier

Original Language

FR

What is The Judge and the Assassin 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 directed The Judge and the Assassin?

The Judge and the Assassin was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

When was The Judge and the Assassin released?

The Judge and the Assassin was released on March 10, 1976.

How long is The Judge and the Assassin?

The Judge and the Assassin has a runtime of 2h 8m.

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