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The Butcher

The Butcher

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 21, 1998

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Drama

User Score

61%

Original Title

Il Macellaio

Production Companies

Freeway Production

Director

Aurelio Grimaldi

Description

Alina is married to Daniele, a famous conductor. While Daniele is away, she finds herself attracted to Bruno, a butcher. One day, Bruno left a message… “Tomorrow morning I’ll knock on your door. If you don’t want me, don’t be there.” Next morning Bruno keeps his word. The apartment door is ajar. He finds Alina on a sofa, pale, bathed in sweat, fearful and expectant. While Daniele conducts his final concert in Samarkand, Bruno and Alina make love in every way imaginable… and Alina will never be the same.