Death of a Corrupt Man
Mort d'un pourriRating: 6.5 |
Year:1977 |
Country:FR |
Description:
In the quiet hours of a moonlit night, Philippe Dubaye's tranquility is abruptly shattered as he is compelled to awaken his old friend, Xavier Maréchal. This disturbance stems from an alarming revelation - Dubaye has just executed Serrano, a conniving racketeer deeply entrenched in the political sphere. The reason behind this act of violence? Serrano held damning evidence implicating Dubaye in a web of corrupt dealings, threatening to expose his illicit activities unless paid hefty sums of money.As Xavier is drawn into the dangerous whirlwind of events surrounding Dubaye's desperate attempt to safeguard his reputation, it quickly becomes apparent that their world teems with influential personalities, powerful businessmen, dubious intermediaries, and law enforcement officials who all have a vested interest in acquiring those incriminating documents. As Xavier endeavors to cover up for his friend, he finds himself entangled in a treacherous game of deceit, manipulation, and ruthless power struggles, where trust is scarce and the stakes are direly high.In this dark tale, themes of corruption, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to maintain their power permeate every frame, leaving the viewer gripped in suspense as they navigate the treacherous labyrinth of lies and deceit that surrounds Philippe Dubaye's deadly secret.
Trailer: