Bernard Borderie

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Bernard Borderie

Born June 10, 1924 · Paris, France

Died May 28, 1978 · aged 53

Bernard Borderie (10 June 1924 in Paris – 28 May 1978 in Paris) was a French film director and screenwriter. His father, Raymond Borderie, was one of the producers of Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise, 1945). Source: Article "Bernard Borderie" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For

Angelique: The Road to VersaillesAngelique: The Road to Versailles · 1965
Angelique: The Road to Versailles
6.61965
MovieAdventureMystery
Angelique is saved by the king of the cutthroats when she is endangered in the streets of Paris. After her hero is killed, she has many amorous affairs and becomes a successful businesswoman.
Angelique and the SultanAngelique and the Sultan · 1968
Angelique and the Sultan
6.41968
MovieAdventureRomance
Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.
Angelique and the KingAngelique and the King · 1966
Angelique and the King
6.51966
MovieAdventureHistory
Soon after her latest husband death, the King himself (Louis XIV) meets with our heroine and begs her to help convince the Persian Ambassador to agree to a treaty. However, what they didn't realize was that the handsome Persian was in fact a sexual sadist. So, it is up to the King's half- brother, some Hungarian prince, to save Angélique from the evil troll's clutches.
AngeliqueAngelique · 1964
Angelique
6.71964
MovieAdventureRomance
In 17th-century France, beautiful country maiden Angélique marries wealthy neighbor Jeoffray de Peyrac out of convenience, but eventually, she falls in love with him. So when Jeoffray is arrested and then vanishes, she bravely sets out to find him. This is the first of many dramas based on Anne and Serge Golon's novels about strong-willed Angélique and her adventures during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King.
Hit and RunHit and Run · 1959
Hit and Run
9.31959
MovieActionDrama
The unfortunate journalist Fred falls in love with the young wife of an older business tycoon. Fred's involvement with her involves him in both blackmail and murder.
Untamable AngeliqueUntamable Angelique · 1967
Untamable Angelique
6.51967
MovieAdventureRomance
Angelique goes in search of her husband Joffrey de Peyrac who did not die on the stake.
Clash of SteelClash of Steel · 1962
Clash of Steel
6.41962
MovieActionAdventure
In 16th-century France, the Chevalier de Pardaillan rescues the beautiful gypsy "Violetta", in reality Isabelle, daughter of the Comte d'Entraigues and prey of his sworn enemy, the Duke Henri de Guise. Pardaillan and Isabelle fall in love, and the valiant chevalier will not rest until the advent of King Henri IV.
The BossThe Boss · 1960
The Boss
5.61960
MovieComedyDrama
Pursued by a rival gang after a violent robbery, Toni escapes with nearly thirty million francs. On the train to Paris, to avoid arousing suspicion, he has no choice but to threaten an honorable philosophy professor, Justin Mignonnet, with his gun, so that he will carry the loot for him. To make sure he returns the money, he takes his papers and makes him promise to be present at the exchange appointment at the Pigalle Hotel the next day. Completely lost, Mignonnet decides to obey orders, but just as he is about to return the money, a young woman, a member of the enemy gang, comes to collect it.

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