Movie
This Man Must Die
The House of Hatred and Revenge
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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This Man Must Die opened in theaters September 5, 1969. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About This Man Must Die
Cast
Michel DuchaussoyCharles Thenier
Caroline CellierHelene Lanson
Jean YannePaul Decourt
Marc Di NapoliPhilippe Decourt
Anouk FerjacJeanne Decourt
Louise ChevalierMadame Levenes
Guy MarlyJacques Ferrand
Lorraine RainerAnna FerrandCredits
- Directed by
- Claude Chabrol
- Written by
- Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff, Cecil Day-Lewis
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Que la bête meure
Production
- Les Films La BoétieFrance
- Rizzoli FilmItaly
Themes
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