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.
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.
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.
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.
Vengeance of the Three MusketeersVengeance of the Three Musketeers · 1961
Vengeance of the Three Musketeers
★ 6.91961
MovieAdventureRomance
To avenge her defeat and with the help of the Cardinal's army leader Rochefort, the treacherous Milady de Winter kidnaps both D'Artagnan and Constance, in order to spur a war between the French and the English, as per the Cardinal's wish.
The Mask of the GorillaThe Mask of the Gorilla · 1958
The Mask of the Gorilla
★ 6.11958
MovieActionDrama
Géo Paquet, aka The Gorilla, breaks from jail. Now an escaped convict, the elite agent must infiltrate a dangerous gang working for a foreign embassy as their leader, a spy enjoying diplomatic immunity, can't be arrested by regular police.
Seven Guys and a GalSeven Guys and a Gal · 1967
Seven Guys and a Gal
★ 5.81967
MovieAdventureRomance
Italy during the Napoleonic wars: A French General and his Adjutant are separated from their unit get beyond the enemy lines. There they meet Carlotta the resolute daughter of an Italian Count, who cannot withstand the charm of the French.

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Sophie's MisfortuneSophie's Misfortune · 1946
Sophie's Misfortune
★ 6.41946
MovieComedyDrama
Sophie de Réan, an unruly mischievous little girl grows up under the thumb of Mademoiselle, her strict governess. Following her mother's death, she is entrusted to Mme de Fleurville, her aunt, who at the same time hires Mademoiselle to further Sophie's education. A few years later, the little girl has blossomed into a lovely young lady. She is now in love with Paul, her cousin, who, unlike her, used to be a model child. Unfortunately Mademoiselle will not hear of a union between them. Instead she wants Sophie to marry Armand, the conceited son of Prefect Hugon. To make matters worse, Paul, the good boy, unexpectedly turns into a revolutionary, who defends the Republic on the barricades against Louis Napoléon's coup. Not being one of the victors, Paul is forced into exile. Will Sophie finally yield and accept the established order or will she react in her usual rebellious way and follow the one she loves ?

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