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This Man Must Die (1969)

Overview

DramaThrillerCrime

When his young son is killed in a hit and run accident, Charles Thenier resolves to hunt down and murder the killer. By chance, Thenier makes the acquaintance of an actress, Helène Lanson, who was in the car at the time of the accident. He then meets Helène’s brother-in-law, Paul Decourt, a truly horrible individual.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
psychological thrillerrevengeloss of loved onedysfunctional familybeachfrench noirletterabusive fatherford mustangabusive husband+5 more
Claude Chabrol

Director

Claude Chabrol

ReleasedSep 4, 1969
Runtime1h 53m
StatusReleased
Les Films La Boétie
Rizzoli Film

Top Cast

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Charles Thenier

Caroline Cellier

Caroline Cellier

Helene Lanson

Jean Yanne

Jean Yanne

Paul Decourt

Marc Di Napoli

Marc Di Napoli

Philippe Decourt

Anouk Ferjac

Anouk Ferjac

Jeanne Decourt

Louise Chevalier

Louise Chevalier

Madame Levenes

Guy Marly

Guy Marly

Jacques Ferrand

Lorraine Rainer

Lorraine Rainer

Anna Ferrand

Stéphane Di Napoli

Stéphane Di Napoli

Michel Thenier

Dominique Zardi

Dominique Zardi

Le premier inspecteur

Michel Charrel

Michel Charrel

Le ferrailleur

Bernard Papineau

Bernard Papineau

Le policier

Jacques Masson

Jacques Masson

Le fils du paysan

Maurice Pialat

Maurice Pialat

Inspecteur Constant

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The Beast Must Die (trailer) - Claude Chabrol

The Beast Must Die (trailer) - Claude Chabrol

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