Death of a Corrupt Man
Originally released in 1977. Death of a Corrupt Man is a crime/thriller film. directed by Georges Lautner. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alain Delon, Ornella Muti, and Stéphane Audran
Synopsis
In the middle of the night, deputy Philippe Dubaye wakes up his old friend Xavier Maréchal with disturbing news: he has just killed Serrano, a racketeer with extant political connections. Serrano kept proofs of Dubaye's involvement in corrupt dealings and was poised to use them against the deputy. Xavier readily agrees to cover up for his old pal Philippe, but he soon runs into difficulties. Nobody believes Dubaye's alibi. And everybody -- influential personalities, powerful businessmen, dubious go-betweens and the police -- wants to get hold of the documents that served to blackmail Dubaye; by all possible means...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Alain Delon
as Xavier 'Xav' Maréchal
Ornella Muti
as Valérie Agostinelli
Stéphane Audran
as Christiane Dubaye
Jean Bouise
as Commissioner Pernais
Mireille Darc
as Françoise
Michel Aumont
as Commissioner Moreau
Julien Guiomar
as Fondari
Maurice Ronet
as Philippe Dubaye
Klaus Kinski
as Nicolas Tomski
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Maître Lucien Lacor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Adel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death of a Corrupt Man about?
In the middle of the night, deputy Philippe Dubaye wakes up his old friend Xavier Maréchal with disturbing news: he has just killed Serrano, a racketeer with extant political connections. Serrano ...
Who directed Death of a Corrupt Man?
Death of a Corrupt Man was directed by Georges Lautner.
How long is Death of a Corrupt Man?
Death of a Corrupt Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Death of a Corrupt Man released?
Death of a Corrupt Man was released on December 7, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death of a Corrupt Man?
The main cast of Death of a Corrupt Man includes Alain Delon, Ornella Muti, Stéphane Audran, Jean Bouise, Mireille Darc.
Is Death of a Corrupt Man worth watching?
Death of a Corrupt Man has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 103 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.