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
Signé Furax · 1981Signé Furax
★ 4.91981
MovieComedyMystery
The notorious and mysterious criminal Furax steals France's famous monuments, replacing them with replicas.
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot · 1973The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
★ 4.91973
MovieComedy
Colinot is a young, happy man, until the day three highway robbers abduct his fiancée. The search leads him to meet so many young, lovely women – that when he finally encounters his fiancée, he's no longer sure he loves her.
The Mysteries of Paris · 1962The 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.
Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin · 1962Arsène 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.
Sign of the Lion · 1962Sign 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.
Ursule and Grelu · 1974Ursule and Grelu
★ 6.31974
MovieComedy
A Salvation Army lieutenant and an accordion player fall in love, only to be repeatedly separated by circumstance. Reuniting in Marseille, they build a life and have a child, but fate continues to intervene as their relationship unfolds through cycles of separation and reunion.
Le Roi du village · 1963Le Roi du village
★ 9.01963
MovieComedy
Moïse, a foundling, is raised by the inhabitants of a village and grows good and strong, well-liked by everyone, loved in silence by Agnese, a girl in the same conditions. One day, however, four graceful Parisians come to the village for a short vacation, and with their light-hearted behavior, they upset Moses and the villagers, who are quick to make the unwelcome guests return to the capital.
Pétrus · 1974Pétrus
★ 9.01974
MovieComedy
Filmography
Sort
Pétrus · 1974Pétrus
★ 9.01974
MovieComedy
Stage Director
Le Voyage de monsieur Perrichon · 1982Le Voyage de monsieur Perrichon
★ 8.01982
MovieComedy
Stage Director
Les Gorilles · 1964Les Gorilles
★ 5.71964
MovieComedy
A confused pair of airport luggage carriers get involved in the disappearance of some suitcases.
The stage director
Fric-Frac · 1971Fric-Frac
★ 5.21971
MovieComedy
Stage Director
Le Bourgeois gentilhomme · 1970Le Bourgeois gentilhomme
1970
Movie
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