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

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 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.
Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au ventLe Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent · 1946
Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent
★ 8.01946
MovieActionAdventure
France under Louis XIII. 1615. The Duke of Angoulême is at the head of a group of gentlemen who are conspiring to drive the Florentines out of court, of whom Concini is the all-powerful leader. A cadet from Gascony, Adhémar de Capestang, who was later to become the Capitan, left his native province to come and try his luck in Paris. Along the way, he saves a young girl, Gisèle d'Angoulême, from a masked individual who wanted to kidnap her.
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.
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.
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.
The RoquevillardsThe Roquevillards · 1943
The Roquevillards
★ 9.01943
MovieDrama
France, 1880. Francois Roquevillard is a respected lawyer in Chambery and the head of a family that prides itself on its impeccable morals. Francois's world rapidly begins to fall apart when his son Maurice elopes to Italy with Edith Frasne, the wife of an esteemed notary.
The House of the Seven MaidensThe House of the Seven Maidens · 1942
The House of the Seven Maidens
★ 5.41942
MovieDramaComedy
The director of a private institution is the father of seven charming young girls. He has money worries. A rich bachelor, still young, a few years ago advanced him a large sum of money. He makes frequent visits to his debtor; the poor father, as mediocre a psychologist as he is a poor businessman, hammers himself in his head, not guessing that the visitor is reluctant to make his choice between the seven sisters.

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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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