| The Judge and the Assassin | |
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Video tape cover
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| Directed by | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Produced by | Raymond Danon |
| Written by |
Jean Aurenche Pierre Bost Bertrand Tavernier |
| Starring |
Philippe Noiret Michel Galabru |
| Music by | Philippe Sarde |
| Cinematography | Pierre-William Glenn |
| Edited by | Armand Psenny |
| Distributed by | Libra Films (United States) |
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Release date
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March 10, 1976 |
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Running time
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128 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $6.9 million |
The Judge and the Assassin (French: Le Juge et l'assassin) is a 1976 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The film won two César Awards in 1977. It is based on the life of mass murderer Joseph Vacher.