Death of a Corrupt Man(1977)
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Death of a Corrupt Man Synopsis
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. Xavier readily agrees to cover up for his old pal Philippe, but he soon runs into difficulties. Nobody believes Dubaye's alibi. And everybody -- influential personalities, powerful businessmen, dubious go-betweens and the police -- wants to get hold of the documents that served to blackmail Dubaye; by all possible means...
Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) is a crime and thriller film directed by Georges Lautner, released on December 7, 1977 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Alain Delon, Ornella Muti, Stéphane Audran and Jean Bouise. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Jean Laborde, Michel Audiard, Georges Lautner
- Producers:
- Alain Delon
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Adel Productions
- Status:
- Released
Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) Trailer
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Death of a Corrupt Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alain Delon
as Xavier 'Xav' Maréchal
Ornella Muti
as Valérie Agostinelli
Stéphane Audran
as Christiane Dubaye
Jean Bouise
as Commissioner Pernais
Mireille Darc
as Françoise
Michel Aumont
as Commissioner Moreau
Julien Guiomar
as Fondari
Maurice Ronet
as Philippe Dubaye
Klaus Kinski
as Nicolas Tomski
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Maître Lucien Lacor
François Chaumette
as Lansac
Xavier Depraz
as Marcel
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Jean Laborde, Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, produced by Alain Delon.
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Death of a Corrupt Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 111 ratings.
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Death of a Corrupt Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death of a Corrupt Man?
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The main cast of Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) includes Alain Delon, Ornella Muti, Stéphane Audran, Jean Bouise and Mireille Darc. The film was directed by Georges Lautner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death of a Corrupt Man released?
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Death of a Corrupt Man was released on December 7, 1977 and runs for 2h.
Is Death of a Corrupt Man worth watching?
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Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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