Best on Max: Coup de Torchon Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Coup de Torchon, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Coup de Torchon (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Philippe Noiret as Lucien Cordier; Isabelle Huppert as Rose Mercaillou; Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother; Stéphane Audran as Huguette Cordier; Eddy Mitchell as Nono; Guy Marchand as Marcel Chavasson; Michel Beaune as Vanderbrouck; Jean Champion as Le curé
About Coup de Torchon
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
More like Coup de Torchon
- Love at the Top
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- The Killing
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- Sudden Fear
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Coup de Torchon?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Coup de Torchon?
Philippe Noiret as Lucien Cordier; Isabelle Huppert as Rose Mercaillou; Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother; Stéphane Audran as Huguette Cordier; Eddy Mitchell as Nono; Guy Marchand as Marcel Chavasson; Michel Beaune as Vanderbrouck; Jean Champion as Le curé
Is this Coup de Torchon guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



