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This Man Must Die

"The House of Hatred and Revenge"

September 4, 1969 1h 53m 7.4/10 (155 votes)

Originally released in 1969. This Man Must Die is a thriller/drama film. directed by Claude Chabrol.

Starring Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, and Jean Yanne

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (155 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films La Boétie
  • Rizzoli Film

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who directed This Man Must Die?

This Man Must Die was directed by Claude Chabrol.

How long is This Man Must Die?

This Man Must Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was This Man Must Die released?

This Man Must Die was released on September 4, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in This Man Must Die?

The main cast of This Man Must Die includes Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne, Marc Di Napoli, Anouk Ferjac.

Is This Man Must Die worth watching?

This Man Must Die has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 155 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.