Max Desrau

Acting

Max Desrau

Born March 21, 1918 · Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France

Died September 29, 2001 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

The Magnificent OneThe Magnificent One · 1973
The Magnificent One
★ 7.01973
MovieComedyRomance
A writer of pulpy book series in which he's the hero and his beautiful English roommate is the love interest attempts to finish his new book in time at the publisher's demand.
Zazie dans le MétroZazie dans le Métro · 1960
Zazie dans le Métro
★ 6.61960
MovieComedyFantasy
A brash and precocious ten-year-old comes to Paris for a whirlwind weekend with her rakish uncle.
For a Cop's HideFor a Cop's Hide · 1981
For a Cop's Hide
★ 5.91981
MovieThrillerAction
Victim of manipulation, Cop Choucas is wanted for two murders and searched for by every cop in town.
The One Man BandThe One Man Band · 1970
The One Man Band
★ 6.01970
MovieComedyMusic
Evan Evans, the director of a ballet troupe, is rehearsing his next show in Monaco, in preparation for a worldwide tour. When one member of his troupe leaves to get married, Evans imposes a regime of strict discipline on his remaining dancers. The latter get their revenge by presenting Evans’ nephew Philippe, the only male member of the group, with a baby and a note claiming he is the father…
Let's Rob the BankLet's Rob the Bank · 1964
Let's Rob the Bank
★ 6.51964
MovieComedyCrime
Shopkeeper Victor Garnier has naively invested his family's life savings in an African mine, on his banker's recommendation. When the mine is nationalized, rendering the stock worthless, he considers himself shamelessly robbed by the bank; it seems only fair to him to return the 'favor' and rob the bank, teaming up with the whole family as they were all duped. Even for professionals such an enterprise -he decides to dig a tunnel- is quite demanding, but for simple commoners it's daunting, as they also have their personal downsides; thus Victor's wife has a most unwelcome tendency to blurt out the truth, even to the grumpy local copper: a crazy risk when you need to keep a criminal plan secret.
The Sheep Has Five LegsThe Sheep Has Five Legs · 1954
The Sheep Has Five Legs
★ 5.81954
MovieComedy
A publicity-minded French mayor reunites quintuplets and their earthy father, all six played by Fernandel.
Last Known AddressLast Known Address · 1970
Last Known Address
★ 7.31970
MovieThrillerCrime
Marceau Léonetti, a competent and energetic officer stops by chance the son of an influential lawyer driving under the influence of alcohol. A few months later, the lawyer falsely accuses Léonetti as being violent and incompetent. As a result Marceau is transferred to a small police station, where he meets young and beautiful Jeanne. Soon they are faced with a tough investigation.
As Easy as PieAs Easy as Pie · 1977
As Easy as Pie
★ 7.01977
MovieComedy
Imitating stars from French pop music is the only leisure activity of a village girl. She decides to go to Paris with her mother in order to try her luck in show business industry.

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Let's Rob the BankLet's Rob the Bank · 1964
Let's Rob the Bank
★ 6.51964
MovieComedyCrime
Shopkeeper Victor Garnier has naively invested his family's life savings in an African mine, on his banker's recommendation. When the mine is nationalized, rendering the stock worthless, he considers himself shamelessly robbed by the bank; it seems only fair to him to return the 'favor' and rob the bank, teaming up with the whole family as they were all duped. Even for professionals such an enterprise -he decides to dig a tunnel- is quite demanding, but for simple commoners it's daunting, as they also have their personal downsides; thus Victor's wife has a most unwelcome tendency to blurt out the truth, even to the grumpy local copper: a crazy risk when you need to keep a criminal plan secret.

Bank Customer (uncredited)

My Darned FatherMy Darned Father · 1958
My Darned Father
★ 10.01958
MovieComedy
Roger, editor of a women's magazine, meets Roberte, his friend Jean's former mistress, at a major couturier's during a collection presentation. Roberte, who now lives in Florence with her niece Maria, asks Roger to arrange a student exchange so that Maria can come to Paris to perfect her French. Roger approaches Jean's son Philippe, a student at the Beaux-Arts, who agrees to go to Florence. Maria and Philippe meet on the platform at Pisé station. They miss their respective trains and take a walk together. A flirtation begins, then each goes back to the other. Jean finds Maria charming and, like an unrepentant Don Juan, decides to win her over, but thanks to his old maid, his intrigues come to nothing and Maria can marry Philippe.