The Butcher (2009)
Never gamble when you are desperate...
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.
Director: Jesse V. Johnson
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: July 10, 2009
Cast
- Eric Roberts - Merle Hench
- Robert Davi - Murdoch
- Irina Björklund - Jackie
- Keith David - Larry Cobb
- Geoffrey Lewis - Naylor
- Jerry Trimble - Eddie Hellstrom
- Michael Ironside - Teddy Carmichael
- Bokeem Woodbine - Chinatown Pete
- Guillermo Díaz - Owen Geiger
- Julie Carmen - Rose
Screenplay
Music: Marcello De Francisci
Cinematography: Robert Hayes
Editing: Ken Blackwell
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jesse V. Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Butcher?
- The Butcher was directed by Jesse V. Johnson.
- Who stars in The Butcher?
- The Butcher stars Eric Roberts, Robert Davi, Irina Björklund, Keith David, Geoffrey Lewis, Jerry Trimble.
- How long is The Butcher?
- The Butcher has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Butcher?
- The Butcher is a Action, Thriller film.