Coup de Torchon (Film), released 1981 — adapted from Pop. 1280 by Jim Thompson.
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
Starring Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stéphane Audran, Eddy Mitchell.
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
