
The Ax
Le Couperet
Release: 2005-03-02·Runtime: 122m·★ 6.9
ComedyCrimeDramaThriller
Bruno is a former paper mill worker who has been unemployed for three years. Concluding that there is too much competition in his line of work, he decides to eliminate his competition permanently.
Production Countries
FranceBelgiumSpain
Production Companies
KG Productions
StudioCanal
France 2 Cinéma
Les Films du Fleuve
RTBF
SCOPE Invest
Wanda Visión
Cast
Yolande Moreauas Post Office Clerk
Yvon Backas Etienne Barnet
Dieudonné Kabongoas Quinlan Longus
José Garciaas Bruno Davert
Karin Viardas Marlène Davert
Thierry Hancisseas Inspector Kesler
Jean-Pierre Gosas Garage Owner
Luce Mouchelas Mrs. Rick
Marie Kremeras Judy Rick
Romain Gavrasas Civil Inspector
Corentin Lobetas Young Driver
Hervé Pauchonas Dentist
Julie Gavrasas Young Woman Cabin
Ulrich Tukuras Hutchinson
Jean-Claude Grumbergas First Witness
Catherine Saléeas Lydia
Julie Maesas Mrs. Kranz (uncredited)
Alain Guilloas Jack
Airy Routieras Young Man Interviewer
Renaud Ruttenas Motard Gendarmerie
John Landisas Maxime's Friend's Father
Serge Larivièreas Inspector
Philippe Bardyas Edouard Rick
Jean-Michel Balthazaras Barman Arcadia
Luc Bromagneas PDG
Olivier Gourmetas Machefer
Jeanne Savaryas TV Host
Christa Théretas Betty DavertCrew
" />José María MoralesProducer
" />Michèle Ray-GavrasProducer
" />Jean-Pierre DardenneProducer
" />Jean-Claude GrumbergScreenplay
" />Costa-GavrasDirector, Screenplay
" />Luc DardenneProducer
" />Geneviève LemalAssociate Producer
" />Patrick BlossierDirector of Photography
" />Armand AmarOriginal Music Composer
" />Philippe van LeerFoley Artist
" />Donald E. WestlakeNovel