Death of a Corrupt Man (1977)

6.8Not Rated120 minDirector: Georges Lautner

1977 film

Death of a Corrupt Man (French: Mort d'un pourri), also known as The Twisted Detective, Death of a Swine and To Kill a Rat, is a 1977 French political thriller directed by Georges Lautner and starring Alain Delon. The film is based on the novel by Raf Vallet.

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What is Death of a Corrupt Man about?
Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) — One early morning 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
Is Death of a Corrupt Man based on a true story?
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