Gib Grossac

Acting

Gib Grossac

Born June 29, 1927 · Landau, Germany

Died October 4, 1980 · aged 53

Gib Grossac is a French actor born Pierre Giboyau in Landau (Germany) on June 29, 1927 and died in Saclay (Essonne) on October 4, 1980. He is best known for his interpretation of the convict on the run "Le Tigre" alongside Fernand Raynaud, in the film Le Mouton, Pierre Chevalier, released in 1960. From Wikipedia (fr), the free encyclopedia

Known For

The Marseille ContractThe Marseille Contract · 1974
The Marseille Contract
6.01974
MovieCrimeThriller
An important drug lord settled in Marseille is suspected of having ordered the killing of an American agent, but it is impossible to impute him due to his political influences, so the dead agent's boss decides to hire the services of a hitman to kill him.
SheepSheep · 1960
Sheep
5.71960
MovieComedy
Fernand, a simple employee at the Prefecture of Police, must serve as a "sheep" to extract confessions from a leader of organized crime, who has recently been in prison. But he managed to escape by taking Fernand hostage.
The Four Charlots Musketeers 2The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 · 1974
The Four Charlots Musketeers 2
5.01974
MovieComedyAdventure
This French slapstick comedy stars the musician/comedian foursome Les Charlots, as valets to the Four Musketeers. One of the film's highlights is a mutual kicking session between Cardinal Richelieu, the King, and a monk. This comedy foursome was enormously popular in 1970s France, and they made a huge number of films during that period.
The LoversThe Lovers · 1958
The Lovers
6.61958
MovieRomanceDrama
A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.
The GamblerThe Gambler · 1958
The Gambler
6.71958
MovieDrama
In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…
RosebudRosebud · 1975
Rosebud
5.11975
MovieActionThriller
In a bold coup a Palestinian terrorist group captures the yacht Rosebud and kidnaps the millionaires five daughters on it. At first they demand film clips to be shown on major European TV stations. Undercover agent Martin is hired to hunt the terrorists down.
The Adventures of ZadigThe Adventures of Zadig · 1970
The Adventures of Zadig
5.61970
MovieComedyAdventure
In the time of King Moabdar, in ancient Babylon, the young philosopher, Zadig, undergoes many misadventures.
PotatoesPotatoes · 1969
Potatoes
6.31969
MovieComedyDrama
In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.

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The GamblerThe Gambler · 1958
The Gambler
6.71958
MovieDrama
In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…

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Candide or The Optimism in the 20th CenturyCandide or The Optimism in the 20th Century · 1960
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
6.41960
MovieComedy
Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Le chef des eunuques (uncredited)