Death of a Corrupt Man (1977)
1977 · 2h 0m · Crime, Thriller
Genres: Crime, Thriller
In the middle of the night, deputy Philippe Dubaye wakes up his old friend Xavier Maréchal with disturbing news: he has just killed Serrano, a racketeer with extant political connections. Serrano kept proofs of Dubaye's involvement in corrupt dealings and was poised to use them against the deputy.
Director: Georges Lautner
Writers: Jean Laborde, Georges Lautner
Music by: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Henri Decaë
Editor: Michelle David
Rated 6.5/10 by 110 viewers
Cast
Alain Delon as Xavier 'Xav' MaréchalOrnella Muti as Valérie AgostinelliStéphane Audran as Christiane DubayeJean Bouise as Commissioner PernaisMireille Darc as FrançoiseMichel Aumont as Commissioner MoreauJulien Guiomar as FondariMaurice Ronet as Philippe DubayeKlaus Kinski as Nicolas TomskiDaniel Ceccaldi as Maître Lucien LacorFrançois Chaumette as LansacXavier Depraz as MarcelMore like this
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