The Butcher (2009 film)
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| Directed by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Produced by | Ted J. Pryor Charles Arthur Berg |
| Starring | Eric Roberts Keith David |
| Cinematography | Robert Hayes |
| Edited by | Ken Blackwell |
| Music by | Marcello De Francisci |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Butcher is a 2009 action film directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Eric Roberts.[1]
Plot
[edit]Merle Hench (Eric Roberts), nicknamed "The Butcher", is a henchman for gangster Murdoch (Robert Davi) until Hench takes the fall for his boss. Having survived, Hench will earn his nickname on a mission for revenge.
Cast
[edit]- Eric Roberts as Merle "The Butcher" Hench
- Robert Davi as Murdoch
- Keith David as Larry Cobb
- Geoffrey Lewis as Naylor
- Irina Björklund as Jackie
- Michael Ironside as Teddy Carmichael
- Bokeem Woodbine as Pete "Chinatown Pete"
- Guillermo Díaz as Owen Geiger
- Paul Dillon as Doyle
- Jerry Trimble as Eddie Hellstrom
- Charles Arthur Berg as Charlie "Loco Charlie"
- Julie Carmen as Rose
- Vernon Wells as 1970's IRA Commander
- Dominique Vandenberg as 1970's IRA Member
Production
[edit]Filming of The Butcher took place in California, particularly Los Angeles and Rosemead in September 2007. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film straight to DVD in July 2009.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hartel, Nick (August 2, 2009). "The Butcher". DVD Talk.
External links
[edit]- Official site, archived from the original on September 20, 2008
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