| The Butcher | |
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| Directed by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Produced by | Ted J. Pryor Charles Arthur Berg |
| Starring | Eric Roberts Keith David |
| Cinematography | Robert Hayes |
| Edited by | Ken Blackwell |
| Music by | Marcello De Francisci |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Butcher is a 2009 action film directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Eric Roberts. [1]
Merle Hench (Eric Roberts), nicknamed "The Butcher", is a henchman for gangster Murdoch (Robert Davi) until Hench takes the fall for his boss. Having survived, Hench will earn his nickname on a mission for revenge.
Filming of The Butcher took place in California, particularly Los Angeles and Rosemead in September 2007. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film straight to DVD in July 2009. [1]
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