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  • The Mad Butcher (1971)
  • R
    83 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror
The Mad Butcher (1971)
R
83 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, ...See moreAfter being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher See less
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Director
Guido Zurli (as John Zurli)
Writers
Dag Molin | Robert H. Oliver (as Robert H. Oliver) | Dick Randall (as Robert H. Oliver) | Charles Ross (story) (as Karl Ross)
Composer
Alessandro Alessandroni (as Alex Alexander)
Cinematographer
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Updated Jan 22, 1971

Release date
May 1974 (United States)

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Victor Buono
Otto Lehman Otto Lehman   See fewer
Franca Polesello
Berta Hensel Berta Hensel   See fewer
Brad Harris
Mike Lawrence Mike Lawrence   See fewer
Dario Michaelis
Inspector Klaus Inspector Klaus   See fewer
Karin Field
Hanna Lehman (as Karen Field) Hanna Lehman (as Karen Field)   See fewer
Luca Sportelli
Karl Brunner Karl Brunner   See fewer
Hansi Linder
Frieda Ulm Frieda Ulm   See fewer
Tina Buranzo
Actress (as Tina Buronzo) Actress (as Tina Buronzo)   See fewer
Dick Randall
Police officer (uncredited) Police officer (uncredited)   See fewer
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