Jean Pâqui

Acting

Jean Pâqui

Born April 15, 1921 · Cap d'Ail, Alpes Maritime, France

Died July 4, 2006 · aged 85

Jean-François d'Orgeix (15 April 1921 – 4 July 2006) was a French equestrian, actor and Olympic medalist. He was born in Cap-d'Ail. He competed in show jumping at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he won a bronze medal in the individual contest. He also competed in show jumping at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, and placed fifth with the French team. Under the name of Jean Pâqui he …

Known For

Les Cadets de l'océanLes Cadets de l'océan · 1945
Les Cadets de l'océan
6.01945
MovieComedy
In the harbor of Toulon, on the “Ocean” training ship, the apprenticeship of the cabin boys and experts of the Navy is punctuated by permissions in town, friendships, bullying, and loves.
The Rebels of LomanachThe Rebels of Lomanach · 1954
The Rebels of Lomanach
5.61954
MovieHistoryAdventure
A young woman has a perilous affair with a General from the opposing side during the Revolutionary war.
The Mayor's DilemmaThe Mayor's Dilemma · 1939
The Mayor's Dilemma
6.71939
MovieDramaWar
At the beginning of World War I in a village in the country of La Marne, two families are against the marriage of their children. The war changes the positions.
Business Is BusinessBusiness Is Business · 1942
Business Is Business
6.81942
MovieDrama
Isidore Lechat is a ruthless self-made man whose money allows him to humiliate the others, particularly a ruined noble: he wants his daughter to marry this marquis's son but the girl is in love with a young scientist.
The Life and Loves of BeethovenThe Life and Loves of Beethoven · 1937
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
6.81937
MovieDramaHistory
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
Mother LoveMother Love · 1938
Mother Love
6.31938
MovieComedyDrama
Gilbert Quercy, 18, tried to commit suicide after a heartache. At the hospital, three women try to cheer him up : the three former wives of his father, an archaeologist and an egyptologist, whom Gilbert called his "mothers". These women show a lot of willingness, but soon will become intrusive.
If Paris Were Told to UsIf Paris Were Told to Us · 1956
If Paris Were Told to Us
5.91956
MovieComedyDrama
Historical film directed and written by Sacha Guitry follows the the history of Paris from its founding through the significant events in the city's history.
Âme de clownÂme de clown · 1933
Âme de clown
8.01933
MovieComedyDrama
Suzette and Jack form a very nice and rather well-matched couple. The latter is the partner of the new clown Teddy who seems to please the young lady a lot.

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A Caprice of Darling CarolineA Caprice of Darling Caroline · 1953
A Caprice of Darling Caroline
4.91953
MovieRomanceWar
Caroline de Bienre, the 16-year-old daughter of French nobility, meets the handsome rogue, Gaston de Sallanches, who is expected to ask for the hand of her older, plainer sister in marriage. Gaston instead joins Caroline in her secret hiding place in the château's attic, where the infatuated Caroline begins an affair with him. Meanwhile, she is being courted by the dull, sincere Livio, but holds him off since she is in love with Gaston. When the revolution of 1789 breaks out Caroline is sent to a convent but her carriage is waylaid. She escapes and makes her way to Gaston's home, where she finds him in the arms of his mistress. She is angry and then agrees to marry Livio, now an out-of-favor revolutionary and a marked man, and Caroline is also now on the death list.

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