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This Man Must Die (1969)

Original title: Que la bête meure

1969-09-04 · 1h 53m · FR
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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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Claude ChabrolDirector

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Michel DuchaussoyMichel DuchaussoyCharles ThenierCaroline CellierCaroline CellierHelene LansonJean YanneJean YannePaul DecourtMarc Di NapoliMarc Di NapoliPhilippe DecourtAnouk FerjacAnouk FerjacJeanne DecourtLouise ChevalierLouise ChevalierMadame LevenesGuy MarlyGuy MarlyJacques FerrandLorraine RainerLorraine RainerAnna FerrandStéphane Di NapoliStéphane Di NapoliMichel ThenierDominique ZardiDominique ZardiLe premier inspecteurRaymoneRaymoneLa mère de PaulMichel CharrelMichel CharrelLe ferrailleur

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference197430Actor preference256803 · 276730 · 133372Country preferenceFrDecade preference1960

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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.

How long is This Man Must Die?

This Man Must Die has a runtime of 113 minutes.