This Man Must Die(1969)
“The House of Hatred and Revenge”
Overview
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.
Director
Claude Chabrol
Studio
Les Films La Boétie
Cast
Michel Duchaussoy
as Charles Thenier
Caroline Cellier
as Helene Lanson
Jean Yanne
as Paul Decourt
Marc Di Napoli
as Philippe Decourt
Anouk Ferjac
as Jeanne Decourt
Louise Chevalier
as Madame Levenes
Guy Marly
as Jacques Ferrand
Lorraine Rainer
as Anna Ferrand
Stéphane Di Napoli
as Michel Thenier
Dominique Zardi
as Le premier inspecteur
Raymone
as La mère de Paul
Michel Charrel
as Le ferrailleur
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
French
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films La Boétie • Rizzoli Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Man Must Die?▼
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What is This Man Must Die about?▼
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.
Who directed This Man Must Die?▼
This Man Must Die was directed by Claude Chabrol and released in 1969. It is a thriller, drama, crime film.
How long is This Man Must Die?▼
This Man Must Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in This Man Must Die?▼
The cast of This Man Must Die includes Michel Duchaussoy as Charles Thenier, Caroline Cellier as Helene Lanson, Jean Yanne as Paul Decourt, Marc Di Napoli as Philippe Decourt, Anouk Ferjac as Jeanne Decourt and more.
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