This Man Must Die
1969, French. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
Still the most exciting, the most savage sport of all... man hunting man.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Claude ChabrolDirector
- Michel DuchaussoyCharles Thenier
- Caroline CellierHelene Lanson
- Jean YannePaul Decourt
- Marc Di NapoliPhilippe Decourt
- Anouk FerjacJeanne Decourt
- Louise ChevalierMadame Levenes
- Guy MarlyJacques Ferrand
- Lorraine RainerAnna Ferrand
- Stéphane Di NapoliMichel Thenier
- Dominique ZardiLe premier inspecteur
- RaymoneLa mère de Paul
- Michel CharrelLe ferrailleur
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1969
- Original title
- Que la bête meure
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff
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This Man Must Die: quick answers
Is This Man Must Die worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 201 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is This Man Must Die?
This Man Must Die runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does This Man Must Die have a post-credits scene?
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This Man Must Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is This Man Must Die on?
This Man Must Die isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Man Must Die?
If you liked This Man Must Die, try Cassandra's Dream, Stillwater, Three Days and a Life.
Who directed This Man Must Die?
This Man Must Die (1969) was directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne.