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This Man Must Die
“The House of Hatred and Revenge”
7.3 / 10• 1969• 1h 53m•NR• French
ThrillerDramaCrime
Storyline
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
Michel Duchaussoy
Charles Thenier
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Claude Chabrol's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. This Man Must Die is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
