This Man Must Die
“The House of Hatred and Revenge”
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.
Where to watch This Man Must Die in United States
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Where is This Man Must Die streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | MUBI Amazon Channel, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Arte, filmfriend | Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| France | TF1+, Arte, Molotov TV | Canal VOD, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | — |
About This Man Must Die
This Man Must Die is a 1969 French-language thriller, drama and crime film directed by Claude Chabrol. The cast is led by Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom, Tubi TV.
This Man Must Die was produced by Les Films La Boétie and Rizzoli Film and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 4, 1969.
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers
- Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff
- Release date
- September 4, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film
This Man Must Die cast & crew
This Man Must Die was directed by Claude Chabrol and written by Claude Chabrol and Paul Gégauff.
The cast features Michel Duchaussoy as Charles Thenier, Caroline Cellier as Helene Lanson, Jean Yanne as Paul Decourt, Marc Di Napoli as Philippe Decourt, Anouk Ferjac as Jeanne Decourt, and Louise Chevalier as Madame Levenes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre Jansen, cinematography is by Jean Rabier, and it was produced by André Génovès.
Is This Man Must Die worth watching?
This Man Must Die holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 177 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and crime, This Man Must Die is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch This Man Must Die
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Cast of This Man Must Die
Michel Duchaussoy
Charles Thenier
Caroline Cellier
Helene Lanson
Jean Yanne
Paul Decourt
Marc Di Napoli
Philippe Decourt
Anouk Ferjac
Jeanne Decourt
Louise Chevalier
Madame Levenes
Guy Marly
Jacques Ferrand
Lorraine Rainer
Anna Ferrand
Stéphane Di Napoli
Michel Thenier
Dominique Zardi
Le premier inspecteur
Raymone
La mère de Paul
Michel Charrel
Le ferrailleur
This Man Must Die — FAQs
▸Where can I watch This Man Must Die in United States?
This Man Must Die is streaming on Darkroom, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is This Man Must Die on Darkroom?
Yes — This Man Must Die is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is This Man Must Die in?
This Man Must Die is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is This Man Must Die?
This Man Must Die runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is This Man Must Die rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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