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The Hatter’s Ghost (1982): Cast

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The Hatter’s Ghost is a 1982 mystery thriller directed by Claude Chabrol, starring Michel Serrault as Léon Labbé, Charles Aznavour and François Cluzet. It runs 2 hours.

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The Hatter’s Ghost (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Claude Chabrol
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Crime
Original language
French
Studio
Films A2
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hatter’s Ghost About?

The premise of The Hatter’s Ghost without spoilers.

In a quiet provincial town, a seemingly respectable hatter (Michel Serrault) hides a chilling secret: he is a serial murderer. Only his neighbour, a tailor played by Charles Aznavour, suspects the truth and quietly watches the façade crumble.

The Hatter’s Ghost Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • serial killer
  • small town
  • france
  • wife
  • murder
  • death
  • strangulation
  • husband wife relationship
  • tailor
  • fishing port
  • cafe
  • brittany
+13 more
  • psychopath
  • police detective
  • neighbor
  • doctor
  • dead wife
  • card playing
  • anonymous letter
  • murder of wife
  • hatter
  • dummy
  • cellar
  • maniac
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Hatter’s Ghost Cast & Characters

Michel Serrault leads the cast as Léon Labbé, with Charles Aznavour as Kachoudas, le tailleur and François Cluzet as Jeantet. Directed by Claude Chabrol; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Claude Chabrol

More films directed by Claude Chabrol, best-rated first: The Girl Cut in Two, The Bridesmaid, Merci Pour Le Chocolat and The Flower of Evil.

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The Hatter’s Ghost Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Die Fantome des Hutmachers” and “Los fantasmas del Chapelier”.

Also known as
  • Die Fantome des Hutmachers
  • Los fantasmas del Chapelier
  • I fantasmi del cappellaio
  • Призраки шляпника
  • Os Fantasmas do Chapeleiro
  • 帽匠的幽灵

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The Hatter’s Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Hatter’s Ghost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hatter’s Ghost?

The Hatter’s Ghost runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Hatter’s Ghost released?

The Hatter’s Ghost was released on May 26, 1982.

Who directed The Hatter’s Ghost?

The Hatter’s Ghost was directed by Claude Chabrol.

More films by Claude Chabrol

Who is in the cast of The Hatter’s Ghost?

The Hatter’s Ghost stars Michel Serrault as Léon Labbé, Charles Aznavour as Kachoudas, le tailleur and François Cluzet as Jeantet, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Hatter’s Ghost have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hatter’s Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hatter’s Ghost in?

The original language of The Hatter’s Ghost is French.

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