Acting
Jean Lanier
Born August 2, 1913 · Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Died April 9, 1999 · aged 85
No biography available.
Known For
Last Year at Marienbad · 1961Last Year at Marienbad
★ 7.41961
MovieDramaRomance
At a weekend gathering, a man tells a woman that they had spent time there together a year prior. But, the woman has no recollection whatsoever and is convinced that he is simply fabricating the encounter. The more he speaks about their activities the previous year however, the more compelling he becomes. The question remains however – did they meet previously or not?
The Lovers of Montparnasse · 1958The Lovers of Montparnasse
★ 6.91958
MovieRomanceDrama
Biographic film chronicling the last year of the life of the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, 1919, who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents are against this relationship and stop financial help. Modigliani worked and died in abject poverty in the Montparnasse Quarter of Paris, France.
Children of Paradise · 1945Children of Paradise
★ 8.01945
MovieDramaRomance
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
The Soft Skin · 1964The Soft Skin
★ 7.21964
MovieDramaRomance
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
The Toy · 1976The Toy
★ 6.91976
MovieComedyDrama
When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Blood on His Sword · 1961Blood on His Sword
★ 5.91961
MovieAdventureRomance
Charles le Temeraire asks in marriage Jeanne de Beauvais, daughter of King Louis XI, wishing to get her valuable lands in dowry. The King is wise to this, and since his daughter does not feel inclined to accept, he refuses. Charles sets up a plan to abduct the prince, in a way that the suspicions will fall upon Robert de Neuville, a noble enamoured of the princess. Robert manages to free her from the castle where she was being kept. Charles keeps setting traps, and managing people to perjure against Jeanne, and the King himself. Finally, Jeanne escapes alive from a pack of wolves, who set watching the lady alone in the snow covered woods, instead of attacking her. Charles does yet accuse her of being a witch - wishing to have her dead rather than being the wife of Robert... Robert will be her champion in a Judgement of God. Will the 'miracle of the wolfs' repeat itself, or fearless Charles defeat Robert in the sword duel?
The Twist · 1976The Twist
★ 4.11976
MovieComedy
Claire de La Tour Picquet shares her life between her husband, the successful novelist William Brandeis, and her lover, Jacques Lalouet, William's publisher. Then she discovers that her lover has a mistress, Charlie, who is also that of her husband...
Lafayette · 1962Lafayette
★ 5.61962
MovieDramaWar
The story of Lafayette, the 19 year old pacifist who takes the side of the Colonials during the American war of Independence.
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Children of Paradise · 1945Children of Paradise
★ 8.01945
MovieDramaRomance
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
Iago - dans la représentation d' "Othello" (uncredited)
The Possessors · 1958The Possessors
★ 6.91958
MovieDrama
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
Voisart, l'agent de change de Lucien
Quatrevingt-treize · 1962Quatrevingt-treize
★ 9.01962
Movie
Grand Francoeur
The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret · 1967The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret
★ 8.81967
SeriesCrimeMystery
Le directeur de la P.J.
Lucien Leuwen · 1973Lucien Leuwen
1973
SeriesDrama
Le colonel de Saint-Mégrin
















