For a Cop's Hide

Pour la peau d'un flic

1981 · 1h 45m · Released

Thriller, Action, Romance, Crime

Victim of manipulation, Cop Choucas is wanted for two murders and searched for by every cop in town.

Read the book by Jean-Patrick Manchette

Ratings

Based on audience scores

5.9 The Movie Database

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Where to stream For a Cop's Hide

Streaming now in the United States on Tubi TV.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Top cast and crew

Alain Delon Director

Alain Delon Choucas

Anne Parillaud Charlotte

Daniel Ceccaldi Coccioli

Jean-Pierre Darras Commissaire Chauffard

Xavier Depraz Kasper

Jacques Rispal Professeur Bachhoffer

Gérard Hérold Pradier

Pierre Belot Jude, le pharmacien

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Frequently asked questions about For a Cop's Hide

Where can I watch For a Cop's Hide in the United States?

For a Cop's Hide is available to stream on Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch For a Cop's Hide for free?

For a Cop's Hide streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for For a Cop's Hide?

For a Cop's Hide scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in For a Cop's Hide?

For a Cop's Hide stars Alain Delon, Anne Parillaud, Daniel Ceccaldi, Jean-Pierre Darras, and Xavier Depraz. Alain Delon is the director.

How long is For a Cop's Hide?

For a Cop's Hide runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).

When did For a Cop's Hide come out?

For a Cop's Hide was released on September 9, 1981.

Which studio made For a Cop's Hide?

For a Cop's Hide was produced by Adel Productions in France.

What language is For a Cop's Hide in?

For a Cop's Hide is in French, and its original title is Pour la peau d'un flic.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.