This Man Must Die
1969
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Caroline Cellier, Marc Di Napoli, Michel Duchaussoy, Jean-Louis Maury, Maurice Pialat, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac
Original language
French
Production companies
FILMS LA BOÉTIE, RIZZOLI FILM
Setting
Finistère
Filming locations
Argol, Quimper
Crew
Cinematography
Jean Rabier
Editing
Jacques Gaillard
Music
Pierre Jansen
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- La Rochelle International Film Festival – Fema 2025 generic
- National Board of Review 1971 generic
Titles
| Original title | QUE LA BÊTE MEURE | French |
| Translated title | This Man Must Die | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | Uccidero un uomo | |
| Alternate title | Killer |
Versions & editions
| Original version (French) |
Full credits
| Director | Claude Chabrol |
| Cast | Caroline Cellier, Marc Di Napoli, Michel Duchaussoy, Jean-Louis Maury, Maurice Pialat, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac |
| Cinematography | Jean Rabier |
| Editing | Jacques Gaillard |
| Music | Pierre Jansen |
| Production design | Guy Littaye |
| Sound | Guy Chichignoud |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
