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This Man Must Die
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This Man Must Die

1969-09-04 · 113 min · ★ 7.3

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Claude Chabrol
Production companies
Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel DuchaussoyMichel DuchaussoyCharles Thenier
Caroline CellierCaroline CellierHelene Lanson
Jean YanneJean YannePaul Decourt
Marc Di NapoliMarc Di NapoliPhilippe Decourt
Anouk FerjacAnouk FerjacJeanne Decourt
Louise ChevalierLouise ChevalierMadame Levenes
Guy MarlyGuy MarlyJacques Ferrand
Lorraine RainerLorraine RainerAnna Ferrand
Stéphane Di NapoliStéphane Di NapoliMichel Thenier
Dominique ZardiDominique ZardiLe premier inspecteur
RaymoneLa mère de Paul
Michel CharrelMichel CharrelLe ferrailleur
Bernard PapineauBernard PapineauLe policier
Jacques MassonJacques MassonLe fils du paysan
Maurice PialatMaurice PialatInspecteur Constant
Jean-Louis MauryJean-Louis MauryLe paysan

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