The Ax (2005)
Original title: Le Couperet
The Ax is a 2005 French-language comedy movie directed by Costa-Gavras, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars José Garcia, Karin Viard and Ulrich Tukur.
Bruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
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What is The Ax about?
Bruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
When was The Ax released?
The Ax was released on 2 March 2005.
How long is The Ax?
The Ax runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Ax?
The Ax was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Cast
- José Garcia as Bruno Davert
- Karin Viard as Marlène Davert
- Ulrich Tukur as Gérard Hutchinson
- Olivier Gourmet as Raymond Machefer
- Yvon Back as Etienne Barnet
- Thierry Hancisse as Inspector Kesler
- Olga Grumberg as Iris Thompson
- Geordy Couturiau as Maxime Davert
- Christa Théret as Betty Davert
- Yolande Moreau as Post Office Clerk
- Dieudonné Kabongo as Quinlan Longus
- Jean-Pierre Gos as Garage Owner