The Butcher (2009)
The Butcher is a 2009 action movie directed by Jesse V. Johnson, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Eric Roberts, Robert Davi and Irina Björklund.
A mob enforcer is set up to take the fall for a multi-million dollar heist involving a rival gang boss. Merle (Eric Roberts) is a gambler stuck on a twenty-year losing streak, but his luck is about to change. Surviving a trap that was intended to kill him, Merle makes away with a beautiful woman and a piece of the take. Most men in that position would have been content to simply walk away with their lives, but Merle has been loyal for twenty years. Realizing he's been betrayed, something inside snaps. They used to call him "The Butcher" as a joke, but the laughter turns to screams when Merle returns to deliver the ultimate punchline.
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What is The Butcher about?
A mob enforcer is set up to take the fall for a multi-million dollar heist involving a rival gang boss. Merle (Eric Roberts) is a gambler stuck on a twenty-year losing streak, but his luck is about to change. Surviving a trap that was intended to kill him, Merle makes away with a beautiful woman and a piece of the take. Most men in that position would have been content to simply walk away with their lives, but Merle has been loyal for twenty years. Realizing he's been betrayed, something inside snaps. They used to call him "The Butcher" as a joke, but the laughter turns to screams when Merle returns to deliver the ultimate punchline.
When was The Butcher released?
The Butcher was released on 10 July 2009.
How long is The Butcher?
The Butcher runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Butcher?
The Butcher was directed by Jesse V. Johnson.
Where can I watch The Butcher?
The Butcher is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The CW, Plex and Pluto TV.
Where to watch The Butcher
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free with ads: Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Eric Roberts as Merle Hench
- Robert Davi as Murdoch
- Irina Björklund as Jackie
- Keith David as Larry Cobb
- Geoffrey Lewis as Naylor
- Jerry Trimble as Eddie Hellstrom
- Michael Ironside as Teddy Carmichael
- Bokeem Woodbine as Chinatown Pete
- Guillermo Díaz as Owen Geiger
- Julie Carmen as Rose
- Vernon Wells as 1970's IRA Commander
- Duane Whitaker as Car Buyer