This Man Must Die

1969 · directed by Claude Chabrol

Rating
85/100
Hit
yes

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.

This Man Must Die (1969), directed by Claude Chabrol, rates 85/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Michel Duchaussoy
  • Caroline Cellier
  • Jean Yanne
  • Marc Di Napoli
  • Anouk Ferjac
  • Louise Chevalier
  • Guy Marly
  • Lorraine Rainer
  • Stéphane Di Napoli
  • Dominique Zardi

Crew

More from Claude Chabrol

  1. The Butcher (1970) — 83/100 · hit
  2. La Cérémonie (1995) — 82/100 · hit
  3. Le Beau Serge (1959) — 82/100 · hit
  4. Torment (1994) — 82/100 · hit
  5. The Cousins (1959) — 80/100 · hit
  6. Story of Women (1988) — 78/100

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