| The Butcher | |
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| Directed by | Jesse Johnson |
| Produced by | Ted J. Pryor Charles Arthur Berg |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Starring | Eric Roberts Keith David |
| Music by | Marcello De Francisci |
| Cinematography | Robert Hayes |
| Editing by | Ken Blackwell |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | July 14, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Butcher is a 2009 Action film directed by Jesse Johnson and starring Eric Roberts.
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Merle Hench, nicknamed "The Butcher" (Roberts) is a henchman for gangster Murdoch (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. Arriflex 35 cameras were used to shoot the film. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film straight to DVD in July 2009.