Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'The Butcher' right now, here are some quick facts about the action flick. The Butcher starring Eric Roberts, Robert Davi, Irina Björklund, Keith David has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min. The release date of the movie is July 10th, 2009. The movie received a user score of 53/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 16 engaged users.
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "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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'The Butcher' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on July 10th, 2009
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
July 14th, 2009
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