Darry Cowl

Acting

Darry Cowl

Born August 27, 1925 · Vittel, Vosges, France

Died February 14, 2006 · aged 80

Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance. He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). …

Known For

The Magnificent TrampThe Magnificent Tramp · 1959
The Magnificent Tramp
7.01959
MovieComedyDrama
Bum Archimède wants to spend the winter in prison, but to get there proves not to be that easy.
Strip-TeaseStrip-Tease · 1963
Strip-Tease
5.61963
MovieDrama
In order to pay the rent, a young ballet dancer living in Paris accepts a job in an upmarket strip club. She soon devises a unique act that captivates audiences and catapults her to stardom.
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...
Augustin, King of Kung-FuAugustin, King of Kung-Fu · 1999
Augustin, King of Kung-Fu
7.11999
MovieComedy
The solitary and largely self-contained Augustin (Jean-Chretien Sibertin Blanc), on obscure young actor of bit-parts and advertisements, has but one ambition - to play the lead role in a Kung Fu epic. But hours of Kung Fu practice alone in his room are not enough. Augustin knows he must pack up and start a new life in China... or at least that part of China within bicycling distance: Chinatown in south-east Paris. There he meets Ling (Maggie Cheung), a young Chinese woman who practices ocupuncture, and little by little, Ling's needles awaken emotions in Augustin that his virginal body had never dreamed of. Where will this lead him? To Kung Fu stardom, maybe not, but to another destiny, a quirky but logical continuation of the same dream.
Les baratineursLes baratineurs · 1965
Les baratineurs
5.01965
MovieComedy
A precious work of art from the Italian Renaissance is stolen and passes through many hands before ending up in the shed of the farmhouse of Mr. and Mrs. Dujardin, fishmongers, who are inaugurating their luxury fish shop that very day. But the antique dealers, the free-riders and the bargain-hunters are there. They are jealously careful not to pass on the fruit of their clever investigations to their rivals, for all of them, after a picturesque treasure hunt, know that the Dujardin family own the famous Duranti altarpiece. But where have they hidden it themselves?
Ville à vendreVille à vendre · 1992
Ville à vendre
5.21992
MovieCrimeComedy
A man comes to a small town in France and witness the apparent murder of a woman pharmacist. He teams up with the victim's vulgar assistant to try to solve the mystery.
On Foot, on Horse, and on WheelsOn Foot, on Horse, and on Wheels · 1957
On Foot, on Horse, and on Wheels
5.51957
MovieComedy
When he learns that his daughter is to be engaged to the son of a rich businessman, Leon Martin realizes that extreme measures are needed to create a good impression.
Les GorillesLes Gorilles · 1964
Les Gorilles
6.41964
MovieComedy
A confused pair of airport luggage carriers get involved in the disappearance of some suitcases.

Filmography

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Augustin, King of Kung-FuAugustin, King of Kung-Fu · 1999
Augustin, King of Kung-Fu
7.11999
MovieComedy
The solitary and largely self-contained Augustin (Jean-Chretien Sibertin Blanc), on obscure young actor of bit-parts and advertisements, has but one ambition - to play the lead role in a Kung Fu epic. But hours of Kung Fu practice alone in his room are not enough. Augustin knows he must pack up and start a new life in China... or at least that part of China within bicycling distance: Chinatown in south-east Paris. There he meets Ling (Maggie Cheung), a young Chinese woman who practices ocupuncture, and little by little, Ling's needles awaken emotions in Augustin that his virginal body had never dreamed of. Where will this lead him? To Kung Fu stardom, maybe not, but to another destiny, a quirky but logical continuation of the same dream.

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