Jacques Brel

Acting

Jacques Brel

Born April 8, 1929 · Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium

Died October 9, 1978 · aged 49

Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionall…

Known For

Tintin and the Temple of the SunTintin and the Temple of the Sun · 1969
Tintin and the Temple of the Sun
★ 6.71969
MovieAnimationComedy
When seven archaeologists find an ancient Inca temple, they become victims of an ancient curse. Back in Europe, one by one they fall into a deep sleep and only once a day, all at the same time, they wake up for a few minutes and experience hallucinations where the sinister living mummy of Rascar Capac appears.
A Pain in the AssA Pain in the Ass · 1973
A Pain in the Ass
★ 7.01973
MovieComedyDrama
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
Money Money MoneyMoney Money Money · 1972
Money Money Money
★ 6.71972
MovieAdventureComedy
When they realize the times are changing, five crooks decide to switch from bank robberies to personality abductions.
Itinerary of a Spoiled ChildItinerary of a Spoiled Child · 1988
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
★ 7.21988
MovieDramaAdventure
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
Law BreakersLaw Breakers · 1971
Law Breakers
★ 5.51971
MovieCrimeDrama
A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.
The Bar at the CrossingThe Bar at the Crossing · 1972
The Bar at the Crossing
★ 4.61972
MovieDrama
In 1916, Vincent van Horst leaves Europe to return to his Canadian homeland. There, he seeks his former love, Maria... but the lady's pride is hurt and she refuses to see him. Vincent then falls for a younger woman, Annie.
Ultra, je t'aimeUltra, je t'aime · 1967
Ultra, je t'aime
★ 9.01967
MovieMysteryFantasy
Bonnot's GangBonnot's Gang · 1968
Bonnot's Gang
★ 5.11968
MovieCrimeDrama
The story of a notorious French criminal gang of the 1910s.

Filmography

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Mont-DragonMont-Dragon · 1970
Mont-Dragon
★ 4.21970
MovieComedyDrama
Because he has seduced Germaine de Boismenil, Georges Dormont is thrown out of the army by the colonel and husband of the beautiful. After the death of the Count of Boismenil, Dormont arrived at the castle of the widow with the firm intention of taking revenge. From the outset, he seduces Pierrette, the servant, revives the heart of Germaine, having gotten an appointment with the widow, he makes her naked, humiliates and leaves her. Witness of the scene, Martha, the proud orphan, throws herself into the arms of Gaston, faithful order of the colonel, to avenge her mother. George soon flouted their feelings. He then forces Germaine to reveal his attachment to Pierrette and causes a beautiful scandal.

Georges Dormond - un aspirant dégradé

My Uncle BenjaminMy Uncle Benjamin · 1969
My Uncle Benjamin
★ 6.11969
MovieComedyHistory
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...

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