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The House of Hatred and Revenge - This Man Must Die
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Title: This Man Must Die

Release Date: 4 Sep 1969

Runtime: 1h 53m

Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime

Director: Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film

Production Companies: Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.437 (142 votes)

Cast

  • Charles Thenier: Michel Duchaussoy
  • Helene Lanson: Caroline Cellier
  • Paul Decourt: Jean Yanne
  • Philippe Decourt: Marc Di Napoli
  • Jeanne Decourt: Anouk Ferjac
  • Madame Levenes: Louise Chevalier
  • Jacques Ferrand: Guy Marly
  • Anna Ferrand: Lorraine Rainer
  • Michel Thenier: Stéphane Di Napoli
  • Le premier inspecteur: Dominique Zardi
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