I did really quite enjoy Philippe Noiret's performance here, but I couldn't help but wonder if Sir Peter Ustinov wouldn't have had fun with this part too. It's all set in French West Africa just before the start of WWII. His town is a small, largely agrarian and provincial one where "Cordier" is the local cop. To be fair, he's a bit of an hopeless case and everyone from his wife "Hugette" (Stéphane Audran) downwards…
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
Lucien Cordier
Isabelle Huppert
Rose Mercaillou
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother
Stéphane Audran
Huguette Cordier
Eddy Mitchell
Nono
Guy Marchand
Marcel Chavasson
Michel Beaune
Vanderbrouck
Jean Champion
Le curé
Victor Garrivier
Marcaillou
Gérard Hernandez
Leonelli
Daniel Langlet
Paulo
Irène Skobline
Anne, l'institutrice
Abdoulaye Diop
Fête Nat
François Perrot
Colonel Tramichel
Samba Mané
Vendredi
Raymond Hermantier
L'aveugle
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FAQ about Coup de Torchon
What is Coup de Torchon 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.
When was Coup de Torchon released?
Coup de Torchon was released in 1981.
What genres does Coup de Torchon belong to?
Coup de Torchon is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Coup de Torchon?
The cast of Coup de Torchon includes Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Eddy Mitchell.