Que la B�te Meure (This Man Must Die) (Killer!) (1969)

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Claude Chabrol directs the tense psychological thriller Que la B�te Meure (This Man Must Die). When his young son is the victim of a hit-and-run car accident, writer Charles Thenier (Michel Duchaussoy) is determined to find the killer. Obsessed with avenging his son's death, he carefully records his thoughts in a diary. He travels to Paris and meets actress Helene Lanson (Caroline Cellier), who is a prime witness to the accident. After they start up a love affair, he discovers that the driver of

PG, 1 hr. 52 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Claude Chabrol

Written By: Claude Chabrol

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1969 Wide

On DVD: May 20, 2003

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Cast

Michel Duchaussoy
Charles
Caroline Cellier
Helene
Jean Yanne
Paul
Anouk Ferjac
Jeanne
Marc Di Napoli
Philippe Decourt
Michel Charrel
Louise Chevalier
Mme. Levenes
Jean-Louis Maury
Peasant/Charles' Friend
Lorraine Rainer
Anna Ferrand
Dominique Zardi
Policewoman
Maurice Pialat
Police Inspector
Guy Marly
Jacques Ferrand
Jacques Masson
Robert Rondo
Stephane Di Napoli

Critic Reviews for Que la B�te Meure (This Man Must Die) (Killer!)

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A dour thriller slowly becomes a showcase for Chabrol's perverse humanism

January 31, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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A great villain performance by Jean Yanne.

January 26, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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You can see why Claude Chabrol is regarded by many as being the 'French Hitchcock' with Que le Bete Meure. It's maybe also a little unfair as his style, as influenced as it is, is also very original. Que le Bete Meure or 'This Man must die' is a suspenseful and rewarding revenge story, full of intrigue and great

February 15, 2011

Anthony Lawrie

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After several attempts I finally managed to complete this film, I like the plot of this film very much, but it really drags in the middle of this movie, making it feel like a long watch.

August 27, 2007