Jean Le Poulain

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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 FuraxSigné Furax · 1981
Signé 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 ColinotThe Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot · 1973
The 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 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.
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.
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.
Ursule and GreluUrsule and Grelu · 1974
Ursule 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 villageLe Roi du village · 1963
Le 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.
PétrusPétrus · 1974
Pétrus
★ 9.01974
MovieComedy

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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.

Le préfet de police

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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