Charles Belmont

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Charles Belmont

Born January 24, 1936 · Courbevoie, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Died May 15, 2011 · aged 75

Charles Belmont (1936–2011) was a French actor, director, and screenwriter, known for tackling, in his own films, sensitive societal topics, such as abortion, unemployment, and the healthcare system, long before their treatment in film became commonplace.

Known For

Spray of the DaysSpray of the Days · 1968
Spray of the Days
★ 5.11968
MovieComedyDrama
Chick fell in love with Alise because of a shared passion for writer Jean-Sol Partre who gradually devoured their relationship. Soon after, Colin, the main character, also falls in love with a young girl, Chloe, but after their marriage she soon suffers from a strange illness: a water lily grows in her lungs.
The Four Days of NaplesThe Four Days of Naples · 1962
The Four Days of Naples
★ 7.61962
MovieDramaWar
September 1943. After Italy surrenders to the Allies, people in Naples believe the war is finally over, but soon they realize Germans are still in control — and as ruthless as ever. Armed with makeshift weapons, civilians rise up en masse against the invaders — and overwhelming odds.
License to KillLicense to Kill · 1964
License to Kill
★ 7.01964
MovieCrimeAction
Didier Formenter, the French scientist, has just put the final touch on an invention that will be able to destroy to destroy any sort of flying apparatus. An international crime gang is very interested in stealing this equipement to sell it to the higher bidder of lawless nations. Menaced, the scientist, who was friends with Nick Carter's father, calls Nick for help. At Nice airport, Nick Carter escapes death, but that night he is unable to stop Formenter's murder. He suspects Bruno, Formenter's adoptive son, and Tonio, the owner of a bar near Formentier's home. Bruno is actually after Formenter's heritage, and for that he tries to kill Catherine, Formentier's granddaughter. Therefore, Nick Carter finds himself against more than a gang, but he will uncover the plots, in time to break every gangster apart.
Les Bonnes FemmesLes Bonnes Femmes · 1960
Les Bonnes Femmes
★ 6.31960
MovieDrama
Four Parisian women navigate the world of romance and daily life looking to fulfill their dreams.
The VirginsThe Virgins · 1963
The Virgins
★ 4.81963
MovieComedyDrama
The story of five girls that lose their virginity.
RakRak · 1972
Rak
★ 6.51972
MovieDrama
David learns that his mother has cancer and only two months to live. He decides not to let her know.
Demons at MidnightDemons at Midnight · 1961
Demons at Midnight
★ 8.01961
MovieDrama
This drama's main asset is Charles Boyer as Pierre, a father out looking for his son one night. Pierre receives a call from a woman who says she will kill herself because of his son. Naturally disturbed at this news, Pierre takes off to find his son and avert disaster. Along the way, he picks up a malcontent, wealthy young woman who decides to stick with him and help him look for his son. After traveling through some of the worst aspects of Paris' demi-monde, Pierre begins to wonder if his son will ever be found. Meanwhile, the relationship with his newfound wealthy friend is heating up.
The New AristrocratsThe New Aristrocrats · 1961
The New Aristrocrats
★ 4.51961
MovieDrama
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.

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License to KillLicense to Kill · 1964
License to Kill
★ 7.01964
MovieCrimeAction
Didier Formenter, the French scientist, has just put the final touch on an invention that will be able to destroy to destroy any sort of flying apparatus. An international crime gang is very interested in stealing this equipement to sell it to the higher bidder of lawless nations. Menaced, the scientist, who was friends with Nick Carter's father, calls Nick for help. At Nice airport, Nick Carter escapes death, but that night he is unable to stop Formenter's murder. He suspects Bruno, Formenter's adoptive son, and Tonio, the owner of a bar near Formentier's home. Bruno is actually after Formenter's heritage, and for that he tries to kill Catherine, Formentier's granddaughter. Therefore, Nick Carter finds himself against more than a gang, but he will uncover the plots, in time to break every gangster apart.

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