Acting
Philippe Castelli
Born June 8, 1925 · Chaville, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Died April 16, 2006 · aged 80
Philippe Castelli (8 June 1926 – 16 April 2006) was a French film actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1960 and 1992. Source: Article "Philippe Castelli" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known For
Fantomas Unleashed · 1965Fantomas Unleashed
★ 6.71965
MovieComedyCrime
In the second episode of the trilogy Fantômas kidnaps distinguished scientist professor Marchand with the aim to develop a super weapon that will enable him to menace the world. Fantômas is also planning to abduct a second scientist, professor Lefebvre.
The Night of the Generals · 1967The Night of the Generals
★ 6.81967
MovieThrillerMystery
A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects, two of whom are also involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler.
Death of a Corrupt Man · 1977Death of a Corrupt Man
★ 6.51977
MovieCrimeThriller
In the middle of the night, deputy Philippe Dubaye wakes up his old friend Xavier Maréchal with disturbing news: he has just killed Serrano, a racketeer with extant political connections. Serrano kept proofs of Dubaye's involvement in corrupt dealings and was poised to use them against the deputy. Xavier readily agrees to cover up for his old pal Philippe, but he soon runs into difficulties. Nobody believes Dubaye's alibi. And everybody -- influential personalities, powerful businessmen, dubious go-betweens and the police -- wants to get hold of the documents that served to blackmail Dubaye; by all possible means...
Cop or Hood · 1979Cop or Hood
★ 6.31979
MovieComedyCrime
When the local police inspector was found dead in a prostitute's house, police division commissioner Stan Borowitz is sent to investigate the situation. Posing as the prostitute's long-lost brother "Antonio Cerruti," he discovers a mare's nest of police corruption. In fact, in this comedy thriller the whole town is corrupt. If they were closely examined, Stan's methods for pursuing this investigation might embarrass the police. For instance, he drives into a criminal's house in a fancy, expensive race car. In another incident, he callously blows up a casino owned by Musard , one of the town's crime bosses. On that occasion, he first forces Musard to remove his clothes, and the poor criminal watches his casino explode from across the square while standing naked in a phone booth. Meanwhile, Stan seduces the lovely Edmonde.
Bluebeard · 1963Bluebeard
★ 6.41963
MovieDramaCrime
Paris, France, during the First World War. While thousands of soldiers die every day on the battlefields, Henri Landru, a seemingly respectable furniture dealer, married and father of four children, relentlessly feeds his own sinister factory of death.
Borsalino and Co. · 1974Borsalino and Co.
★ 6.41974
MovieCrimeThriller
Marseille. Heaps of flowers and funeral wreaths... "A man who no longer defends his colors is no longer a man."
Borsalino · 1970Borsalino
★ 6.91970
MovieCrimeComedy
In 1930s Marseilles two small-time crooks decide to join forces when they meet while brawling over a woman. Starting with fixed horse races and boxing matches, they soon find themselves doing jobs for the local gangster bosses. When they decide to go into the business for themselves, their easy-going approach to crime starts to change.
Le Guignolo · 1980Le Guignolo
★ 6.01980
MovieComedyAction
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
Filmography
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The Night of the Generals · 1967The Night of the Generals
★ 6.81967
MovieThrillerMystery
A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects, two of whom are also involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler.
French Forensic Physician (uncredited)
Borsalino and Co. · 1974Borsalino and Co.
★ 6.41974
MovieCrimeThriller
Marseille. Heaps of flowers and funeral wreaths... "A man who no longer defends his colors is no longer a man."
Hairdresser (uncredited)
Icy Breasts · 1974Icy Breasts
★ 5.81974
MovieThrillerDrama
On a beach in Nice, François meets the mysterious Peggy and falls in love with her. Following her to a villa, he meets Marc, a lawyer who has a strange relationship with the girl.
L'homme dans le parking souterrain
Male Companion · 1964Male Companion
★ 5.31964
MovieComedy
A dedicated layabout (Jean-Pierre Cassel) bounces from relationship to relationship, moving on only when the prospect of employment presents itself.
Man who deceives Balthazar (uncredited)













