Gérard Hérold, born in Mulhouse in 1939, was a French actor known for his compelling performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his role as 'Bill' in Death of a Corrupt Man (1977), a film that reflects the darker side of society and corruption. Hérold's career began in the late 1960s, and he honed his craft at the School of Dramatic Art in Strasbourg, later working with notable figures like Antoine Vitez. His contributions to French cinema, particularly in the realm of gritty narratives, continue to resonate with fans of cult and exploitation films.
Death of a Corrupt Man
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...
