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Francis Rigaud

Born March 22, 1920 · Asnières-sur-Seine - Hauts-de-Seine - France (age 106)

Francis Rigaud was a French film director and screenwriter known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s. He directed several films, including We Will Go to Deauville (1962), a comedy featuring Michel Serrault and Louis de Funès. Rigaud's films often explored themes of humor and social satire, reflecting the cultural milieu of his time. His contributions to French cinema are noted for their engaging n…

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Jerk in Istanbul

Jerk in Istanbul · 1967

Jerk in Istanbul

MovieDramaThriller

Vincent And Gregoire have just won a lot a money. The latter wants the whole pile and flies away to Turkey where he meets a compatriot, Appoline, and her boss Samos.

We Will Go to Deauville

We Will Go to Deauville · 1962

We Will Go to Deauville

Comical adventures of two pairs of friends during their stay in Deauville, Normandy.

Les Gros Bras

Les Gros Bras · 1963

Madame Andromèze's diamond bracelet has been stolen from the plane taking Nicole from Rome to Paris. Slipped by the thief into her bag, the bracelet undergoes many vicissitudes... Found and appraised, it is declared a fake! Nicole's brother and fiancé chase after the real bracelet, disrupting the life of a grand palace. Finally, Madame Andromèze finds her bracelet, which has been declared genuine. The original thief resurfaces and steals the jewel again.

The New Aristrocrats

The New Aristrocrats · 1961

The New Aristrocrats

Denis, a hypersensitive teenager, is revolted both against his distant, pretentious, well-to-do parents and their superficial society firends and the stiff, intolerant catholic establishment in which he studies. Fortunately,he has an open-minded philosophy teacher, Father Philippe de Maubrun, who understands him and supports him in his distress.

Hurrah for Adventure!

Hurrah for Adventure! · 1970

Hurrah for Adventure!

Two Parisians and inseparable friends, Alexandre and Philippe, decide to spend their vacations in Palma. Philippe arrives by car, accompanied by his young wife, while the flighty Alexandre has hired a blonde hitchhiker. But what a surprise to find the villa, rented by correspondence, inhabited by strange and worrying occupants... Soon mistaken for secret agents, Philippe and Alexandre embark on extravagant adventures involving a mysterious shipment of gold.

Faites donc plaisir aux amis

Faites donc plaisir aux amis · 1969

Faites donc plaisir aux amis

Jean-Louis, a garage worker and womanizer, asks his friend and boss to reverse roles for a while, to make his brother, who has just arrived from South America, believe he's not only the boss, but also his wife's husband.

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Jerk in Istanbul

Jerk in Istanbul · 1967

Jerk in Istanbul

MovieDramaThriller

Vincent And Gregoire have just won a lot a money. The latter wants the whole pile and flies away to Turkey where he meets a compatriot, Appoline, and her boss Samos.

Writer

We Will Go to Deauville

We Will Go to Deauville · 1962

We Will Go to Deauville

Comical adventures of two pairs of friends during their stay in Deauville, Normandy.

Director

Les Gros Bras

Les Gros Bras · 1963

Madame Andromèze's diamond bracelet has been stolen from the plane taking Nicole from Rome to Paris. Slipped by the thief into her bag, the bracelet undergoes many vicissitudes... Found and appraised, it is declared a fake! Nicole's brother and fiancé chase after the real bracelet, disrupting the life of a grand palace. Finally, Madame Andromèze finds her bracelet, which has been declared genuine. The original thief resurfaces and steals the jewel again.

Director

The New Aristrocrats

The New Aristrocrats · 1961

The New Aristrocrats

Denis, a hypersensitive teenager, is revolted both against his distant, pretentious, well-to-do parents and their superficial society firends and the stiff, intolerant catholic establishment in which he studies. Fortunately,he has an open-minded philosophy teacher, Father Philippe de Maubrun, who understands him and supports him in his distress.

Director

Hurrah for Adventure!

Hurrah for Adventure! · 1970

Hurrah for Adventure!

Two Parisians and inseparable friends, Alexandre and Philippe, decide to spend their vacations in Palma. Philippe arrives by car, accompanied by his young wife, while the flighty Alexandre has hired a blonde hitchhiker. But what a surprise to find the villa, rented by correspondence, inhabited by strange and worrying occupants... Soon mistaken for secret agents, Philippe and Alexandre embark on extravagant adventures involving a mysterious shipment of gold.

Director

Faites donc plaisir aux amis

Faites donc plaisir aux amis · 1969

Faites donc plaisir aux amis

Jean-Louis, a garage worker and womanizer, asks his friend and boss to reverse roles for a while, to make his brother, who has just arrived from South America, believe he's not only the boss, but also his wife's husband.

Director