Jean Le Poulain

Acting

Jean Le Poulain

Born September 12, 1924 · Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Died March 1, 1988 · aged 63

Jean Le Poulain (12 September 1924 – 1 March 1988) was a French stage actor and stage director. He attended the cours Simon in Paris and won the first prize of Comedy at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique in 1949. He was then recruited by Jean Vilar at the Théâtre national populaire and in 1952 he appeared with Gérard Philipe in The Prince of Homburg by Heinrich von Kleist at t…

Known For

The Mysteries of ParisThe Mysteries of Paris · 1962
The Mysteries of Paris
★ 6.61962
MovieHistoryAdventure
The Marquis Rodolphe de Sombrueil accidentally runs over a working man with his carriage and helps his widow -- unjustly accused of robbery -- to find her missing daughter.
The Hunchback of ParisThe Hunchback of Paris · 1959
The Hunchback of Paris
★ 6.71959
MovieAdventureHistory
Duke Philippe de Nevers is an influential and popular man who is married to a beautiful wife called Aurore. His rival Philippe de Gonzague hates him enough to organise an attempt on him. The Duke is accompagnied by Henri de Lagardère when de Gonzague's henchmen altogether attack him. Lagardère cannot save his friend because the both of them are hopelessly outnumbered. He has to escape in order to save the Duke's daughter and swears revenge. Together with his old buddy Passepoil he raises the little girl in Spain. At the same time he returns frequently to France where he detects confronts his friend's murderers and puts them to the sword one by one until only their former leader is left. Finally he discovers that Philippe de Gonzague is the man for whom he is looking.
I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin HairsI've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs · 1979
I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs
★ 5.21979
MovieComedy
In this satire, a police detectiveis investigating the disappearance and kidnapping of the host of a television dance show. However, instead of finding his man, he is trapped into becoming a contestant on a children's quiz show. What's worse is that he becomes a very successful contestant.
She Does Not Drink, Smoke or Flirt But... She TalksShe Does Not Drink, Smoke or Flirt But... She Talks · 1970
She Does Not Drink, Smoke or Flirt But... She Talks
★ 6.21970
MovieComedyCrime
Housemaid Georgette loves to gossip and this causes major trouble to people around her.
La Dame de chez MaximLa Dame de chez Maxim · 1981
La Dame de chez Maxim
1981
MovieComedy
The Empire of NightThe Empire of Night · 1962
The Empire of Night
★ 6.01962
MovieComedy
Usually cast as secret agent/private eye Lemmy Caution, Eddie Constantine plays "Eddie" in The Empire of Night. This time, Constantine is a cabaret singer at odds with a criminal gang. When the villains try to take over every nightclub in town for their own nefarious purposes, Eddie sings a new tune with his fists. The story takes several unexpected turns, but Constantine remains in charge throughout.
Signé FuraxSigné Furax · 1981
Signé Furax
★ 4.91981
MovieComedyMystery
The notorious and mysterious criminal Furax steals France's famous monuments, replacing them with replicas.
Sign of the LionSign of the Lion · 1962
Sign of the Lion
★ 7.01962
MovieDrama
An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.

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The Hunchback of ParisThe Hunchback of Paris · 1959
The Hunchback of Paris
★ 6.71959
MovieAdventureHistory
Duke Philippe de Nevers is an influential and popular man who is married to a beautiful wife called Aurore. His rival Philippe de Gonzague hates him enough to organise an attempt on him. The Duke is accompagnied by Henri de Lagardère when de Gonzague's henchmen altogether attack him. Lagardère cannot save his friend because the both of them are hopelessly outnumbered. He has to escape in order to save the Duke's daughter and swears revenge. Together with his old buddy Passepoil he raises the little girl in Spain. At the same time he returns frequently to France where he detects confronts his friend's murderers and puts them to the sword one by one until only their former leader is left. Finally he discovers that Philippe de Gonzague is the man for whom he is looking.

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Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène LupinArsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin · 1962
Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin
★ 6.31962
MovieComedy
André Laroche, an industrialist, has just passed away. Face to his grave, as he is being buried, Anne de Vierne, the wife of a magistrate, confesses to her son François that Laroche was in fact Lupin and that he is his natural child. But he is not the gentleman thief's only offspring! Lupin had indeed another son by a housemaid, Gérard Dagmar, a dancer, magician and - occasionally - burglar. Which complicates the task of François who, to respect the last wishes of the testator, has gone in search of the treasure of Poldavia. For he keeps finding Gérard on his way and his efforts are constantly thwarted by his half-brother. Will Gérard prevent François from becoming the worthy successor to their father or will the two young men decide to join forces? That is the question.

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