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This Man Must Die (1969)

Still the most exciting, the most savage sport of all... man hunting man.

  • Sep 4, 1969
  • 1h 53m

7.3/10

TMDB user score
201 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

This Man Must Die is a 1969 thriller and drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. Its leading cast includes Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier and Jean Yanne. It runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Its original language is French.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 53 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 201 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Beast Must Die (trailer) - Claude Chabrol · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Michel Duchaussoy Charles Thenier
  • Caroline Cellier Helene Lanson
  • Jean Yanne Paul Decourt
  • Marc Di Napoli Philippe Decourt
  • Anouk Ferjac Jeanne Decourt
  • Louise Chevalier Madame Levenes
  • Guy Marly Jacques Ferrand
  • Lorraine Rainer Anna Ferrand
  • Stéphane Di Napoli Michel Thenier
  • Dominique Zardi Le premier inspecteur
  • Raymone La mère de Paul
  • Michel Charrel Le ferrailleur
  • Bernard Papineau Le policier
  • Jacques Masson Le fils du paysan
  • Maurice Pialat Inspecteur Constant
  • Jean-Louis Maury Le paysan

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