Jean-Claude Brialy

Acting

Jean-Claude Brialy

Born March 30, 1933 · Aumale, Alger, France [now Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria]

Died May 30, 2007 · aged 74

Jean-Claude Brialy (30 March 1933 – 30 May 2007) was a French actor and film director. Brialy was born in Aumale (now Sour El-Ghozlane), French Algeria, where his father was stationed with the French Army. Brialy moved to mainland France with his family in 1942. He was an alumnus of the Prytanée National Militaire. When he was 21 years old, he went to Paris to work as an actor. In 1956, Brialy a…

Known For

The Lady BankerThe Lady Banker · 1980
The Lady Banker
5.31980
MovieDramaComedy
Ambitious Emma Eckhert successfully makes her way into a world previously reserved for men: that of high finance. She quickly becomes popular with small savers, but leads a scandalous life that will cost her.
The 400 BlowsThe 400 Blows · 1959
The 400 Blows
8.01959
MovieDrama
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
Deadly CircuitDeadly Circuit · 1983
Deadly Circuit
6.11983
MovieCrimeMystery
A P.I. is obsessed with a cute woman, who seduces and kills rich men around W. Europe.
Adieu PhilippineAdieu Philippine · 1962
Adieu Philippine
6.91962
MovieDrama
Michel is a young technician in the fledgling TV industry and is due for military service in two months at the time of the Algerian War. Juliette and Liliane are inseparable best friends, and aspiring actresses, who hang around outside the TV studio. Michel invites them in to watch, flirts with them both, and dates them separately and together. When Michel goes on a holiday to Corsica, just before he is drafted, the girls follow.
ActorsActors · 2000
Actors
5.82000
MovieComedy
A self-conscious and self-referential adventure into the (pretend) lives of legendary actors in Paris.
The Phantom of LibertyThe Phantom of Liberty · 1974
The Phantom of Liberty
7.51974
MovieComedy
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
Cléo from 5 to 7Cléo from 5 to 7 · 1962
Cléo from 5 to 7
7.71962
MovieDrama
Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina.
A Very Private AffairA Very Private Affair · 1962
A Very Private Affair
5.11962
MovieDrama
After achieving fame as a movie star, a woman finds her private life invaded by relentless fans, leading her mother’s ex-lover to intervene and offer protection.

Movies

The Lady BankerThe Lady Banker · 1980
The Lady Banker
5.31980
MovieDramaComedy
Ambitious Emma Eckhert successfully makes her way into a world previously reserved for men: that of high finance. She quickly becomes popular with small savers, but leads a scandalous life that will cost her.
The 400 BlowsThe 400 Blows · 1959
The 400 Blows
8.01959
MovieDrama
For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
Deadly CircuitDeadly Circuit · 1983
Deadly Circuit
6.11983
MovieCrimeMystery
A P.I. is obsessed with a cute woman, who seduces and kills rich men around W. Europe.
Adieu PhilippineAdieu Philippine · 1962
Adieu Philippine
6.91962
MovieDrama
Michel is a young technician in the fledgling TV industry and is due for military service in two months at the time of the Algerian War. Juliette and Liliane are inseparable best friends, and aspiring actresses, who hang around outside the TV studio. Michel invites them in to watch, flirts with them both, and dates them separately and together. When Michel goes on a holiday to Corsica, just before he is drafted, the girls follow.
ActorsActors · 2000
Actors
5.82000
MovieComedy
A self-conscious and self-referential adventure into the (pretend) lives of legendary actors in Paris.
The Phantom of LibertyThe Phantom of Liberty · 1974
The Phantom of Liberty
7.51974
MovieComedy
This Surrealist film, with a title referencing the Communist Manifesto, strings together short incidents based on the life of director Luis Buñuel. Presented as chance encounters, these loosely related, intersecting situations, all without a consistent protagonist, reach from the 19th century to the 1970s. Touching briefly on subjects such as execution, pedophilia, incest, and sex, the film features an array of characters, including a sick father and incompetent police officers.
Cléo from 5 to 7Cléo from 5 to 7 · 1962
Cléo from 5 to 7
7.71962
MovieDrama
Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina.
A Very Private AffairA Very Private Affair · 1962
A Very Private Affair
5.11962
MovieDrama
After achieving fame as a movie star, a woman finds her private life invaded by relentless fans, leading her mother’s ex-lover to intervene and offer protection.
The Telephone Always Rings TwiceThe Telephone Always Rings Twice · 1985
The Telephone Always Rings Twice
5.41985
MovieComedy
Marc Elbichon, a novice private sleuth, is investigating a wave of assassinations bearing a particular characteristic: the perpetrator, dubbed the "telephone killer" always strangles his female victims with a telephone cord.
Manon 70Manon 70 · 1968
Manon 70
5.41968
MovieRomanceDrama
Manon is an amoral, free spirit who uses sex to surround herself in relatively luxurious surroundings.
Grand GuignolGrand Guignol · 1987
Grand Guignol
3.91987
MovieComedyDrama
Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."
Cover UpCover Up · 1983
Cover Up
5.51983
MovieCrimeRomance
A well-known business lawyer is shot dead in the courthouse. A commissioner of the Criminal Brigade is in charge of the investigation and is helped by a journalist.
Elevator to the GallowsElevator to the Gallows · 1958
Elevator to the Gallows
7.61958
MovieCrimeDrama
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
The Mischief MakersThe Mischief Makers · 1957
The Mischief Makers
6.81957
MovieComedy
A group of young boys develops a crush on a girl, leading to jealousy toward her boyfriend. They scheme to disrupt their relationship, and when the boyfriend catches one of them spying, he punishes him harshly. In retaliation, the boys attempt to make the girl doubt her boyfriend's love.
Shadow PlayShadow Play · 1996
Shadow Play
7.31996
MovieDramaComedy
Ada and Lise are both costume designers, the first is around 20, the other around 30. Both are working hard on their break through. There are also jobs for the movies. This is where Lise meets producer Alphonse, who is nearly 20 years older than she. Because he is unhappy with his girlfriend a secret relationship evolves. Ada has problems as well, but she's not the only one. There are also the young Emma and Nina, as well as Yves and Guido - enough people to get into complicated relationship entanglements.
Inspector LavardinInspector Lavardin · 1986
Inspector Lavardin
6.21986
MovieCrimeDrama
Inspector Lavardin is called to a provincial village to investigate a murder – only to find that one of his ex-lovers is the victim’s widow.
The TricyclistThe Tricyclist · 1957
The Tricyclist
5.71957
MovieComedy
Antoine Peyralout is baker Mouillefarine's tricycle delivery man. Comical and stuttering, Antoine shows more interest in the local soccer team than in professional integrity. A wedding cake pays the price for it and the young man is dismissed. Not dispirited in the least, Antoine decides to go to Nice, where his favorite team will play the final of the Cup. On his merry (and eventful) way, he has the opportunity to save a pretty camper, Popeline, with whom he falls in love. Once in Nice, he discovers that Dabek, the brilliant goal-keeper is not up to his task following bad news...
Dear CarolineDear Caroline · 1968
Dear Caroline
4.71968
MovieDrama
Against the backdrop of the French revolution, young Caroline tries to reunite with her first love, despite her arranged marriage to an older politician.
GreedGreed · 1962
Greed
7.51962
Movie
A group of university students in Paris dream of a night of love with Suzon, whose rates are staggering. To raise the money, they organize a lottery among themselves so that at least the winner will enact their fantasy.
The MonsterThe Monster · 1994
The Monster
7.01994
MovieComedy
A vicious serial sex killer is on the loose, and landscape gardener and shop-window outfitter Loris is the prime suspect, thanks to his unfortunate habit of getting caught in compromising situations (for which there is always a totally innocent explanation that the police fail to spot). Undercover policewoman Jessica is assigned by eccentric police psychologist Taccone to follow Loris.
Queen MargotQueen Margot · 1994
Queen Margot
7.21994
MovieDramaHistory
Paris, Kingdom of France, August 18, 1572. To avoid the outbreak of a religious war, the Catholic princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of the feeble King Charles IX, marries the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre.
Les SiffleursLes Siffleurs · 1964
Les Siffleurs
9.01964
MovieDrama
Young actors drift around Paris looking for job opportunities in pursuit of their happiness. The Finnish film, made with a French cast, follows the paths signaled by nouvelle vague and cinéma vérité.
ChristineChristine · 1958
Christine
6.31958
MovieDramaRomance
Vienna, 1906. A passionate love story develops between Franz Lobheiner and the young Christine. Lobheiner is, however, currently seeing the married Baroness von Eggersdorf. Upon learning of his wife's infidelity, the Baron von Eggersdorf provokes a duel with Lobheiner. But the former is no longer a real threat to the Baron. Lobheiner is now passionately in love with Christine. How will this love quartet end?
Monsieur MaxMonsieur Max · 2007
Monsieur Max
5.62007
MovieDramaHistory
Portrait of a homosexual bohemian who converted from Judaism to Catholicism and was captured by the Gestapo in the 1940s.

TV Shows

Vivement dimancheVivement dimanche · 1998
Vivement dimanche
3.61998
Series
Sacrée soiréeSacrée soirée · 1987
Sacrée soirée
5.71987
Series
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheLes Rendez-vous du dimanche · 1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
6.01975
Series
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
Champs-ElyséesChamps-Elysées · 1982
Champs-Elysées
6.81982
Series
Fort BoyardFort Boyard · 1990
Fort Boyard
7.31990
SeriesFamily
A game show set and filmed on the real Fort Boyard in France. The contestants have to complete in physical and endurance challenges to win prize money.
Numéro unNuméro un · 1975
Numéro un
7.51975
Series
A French variety show.
Fan SchoolFan School · 1977
Fan School
7.21977
Series
Host Jacques Martin invites different talented children from various backgrounds to showcase their beautiful voices. The participants entertain and wow the audience with their lovely performances.
Le Grand ÉchiquierLe Grand Échiquier · 1972
Le Grand Échiquier
8.01972
Series
Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.
Midi trenteMidi trente · 1972
Midi trente
6.01972
Series
DiscoramaDiscorama · 1959
Discorama
8.01959
Series
CinépanoramaCinépanorama · 1956
Cinépanorama
8.71956
SeriesDocumentaryFamily
The Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte Cristo · 1998
The Count of Monte Cristo
7.31998
SeriesDrama
A TV mini-series adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is unjustly sent to prison for 18 years. He escapes to reclaim his fiancée Mercedes and revenge against his nemesis, Mondego.
30 millions d'amis30 millions d'amis · 1976
30 millions d'amis
6.21976
SeriesDocumentary
Cérémonie des CésarCérémonie des César · 1976
Cérémonie des César
4.61976
Series
The César Awards are cinematographic awards created in 1976 and presented annually in Paris to professionals of the 7th art in various categories to recognize the best French productions. They are often cited as the French equivalent of the Oscars in the United States.
Coucou c'est nous !Coucou c'est nous ! · 1992
Coucou c'est nous !
7.31992
SeriesComedyFamily
Les Nuls, l'émissionLes Nuls, l'émission · 1990
Les Nuls, l'émission
8.61990
SeriesComedy
On n'est pas couchéOn n'est pas couché · 2006
On n'est pas couché
5.12006
Series
On n'est pas couché was a French talk show broadcast on France 2 on Saturdays at 11 p.m., hosted by Laurent Ruquier assisted by various columnists.
Stars 90Stars 90 · 1990
Stars 90
6.21990
Series
Reflets de CannesReflets de Cannes · 1954
Reflets de Cannes
5.01954
SeriesDocumentary
À bout portantÀ bout portant · 1968
À bout portant
8.01968
SeriesDocumentary
The Accursed KingsThe Accursed Kings · 2005
The Accursed Kings
4.82005
SeriesDrama
A sequence of seven episodes detailing the French monarchy.
Arsène Lupin joue et perdArsène Lupin joue et perd · 1980
Arsène Lupin joue et perd
10.01980
SeriesDramaMystery
An adaptation of the novel 813, in which the gentleman burglar competes to steal state papers and tries to uncover the identity of a terrifying murderer.
The Blue BicycleThe Blue Bicycle · 2000
The Blue Bicycle
6.22000
SeriesDrama
Léa, the daughter of a wealthy Bordeaux family, is spending happy days at the Montillac family estate at the end of the 1930s. Radiant with youth, she charms all the men who meet her on the blue bicycle offered to her by her father. She is in deep love with Laurent, when she tells him, he lets her down. He is in love with Camille, Lea's best friend. The war sounds the death knell of her carelessness. She takes refuge in Paris. There, she finds Laurent, his secret love, who has just married Camille. During a party given him, she meets mysterious François -a friend of Laurent who works for the government. He goes right on and starts to win Lea's heart, but she is not interested. Laurent has to go to the front-line. He asks Lea to stay with Camille in Paris, to look after her and the unborn baby. But the German troops are progressing, and Léa and Camille are forced to leave the capital.
MozartMozart · 1982
Mozart
8.01982
SeriesDrama
The 1982 French television miniseries "Mozart" traces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from his childhood as a musical prodigy to his final years as one of history's greatest composers. It follows his European concert tours, his pursuit of artistic independence, his marriage to Constanze, and the personal and financial struggles that accompanied his remarkable career. The series emphasizes historical authenticity, recreating eighteenth-century settings and depicting the people and events that shaped Mozart's life and music. Blending biographical storytelling with performances of his compositions, it offers a thoughtful portrait of the man behind the enduring musical legacy.