This Man Must Die(1969)
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.
Movie: This Man Must Die
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Charles Thenier
Helene Lanson
Paul Decourt
Philippe Decourt
Jeanne Decourt
Madame Levenes
Jacques Ferrand
Anna Ferrand
Michel Thenier
Le premier inspecteur
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