Coup De Torchon ( aka Clean Slate )
Aka "Clean Slate". An inspired rendering of Jim Thompson's pulp novel "Pop. 1280", Bertrand Tavernier's "Coup De Torchon" deftly transplants the story of an inept police chief-turned-heartless killer and his scrappy mistress from the American South to French West Africa. Featuring pitch-perfect performances by Philippe Noiret and Isabelle Huppert, this striking neo-noir straddles the line between violence and lyricism with dark humour and visual elegance.
Year: 1981
Genre: Foreign Language Films, French Cinema
Country: France
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Philippe Noiret, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Stephane Audran, Eddy Mitchell, Guy Marchand
Duration: 128 Minutes
Rating: R16
Subtitles: Yes
7.7/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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