The read
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
193 audience votes
Key crew
- Claude ChabrolScreenplay
- Claude ChabrolDirector
- Paul GégauffScreenplay
- Pierre JansenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michel DuchaussoyCharles Thenier
- Caroline CellierHelene Lanson
- Jean YannePaul Decourt
- Marc Di NapoliPhilippe Decourt
- Anouk FerjacJeanne Decourt
- Louise ChevalierMadame Levenes
- Guy MarlyJacques Ferrand
- Lorraine RainerAnna Ferrand
- Stéphane Di NapoliMichel Thenier
- Dominique ZardiLe premier inspecteur
- RaymoneLa mère de Paul
- Michel CharrelLe ferrailleur
Stills
Themes
sailboatbeachfather murderloss of loved oneabusive fatherletterhit-and-rundysfunctional familyrevengepsychological thrillerseasidefrench noir