Robert Enrico

Directing

Robert Enrico

Born April 13, 1931 · Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, France

Died February 22, 2001 · aged 69

Robert Georgio Enrico (13 April 1931 – 23 February 2001) was a French film director and scriptwriter best known for making the Oscar-winning short An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (1961). He was born in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, in the north of France, to Italian immigrant parents, and died in Paris. Source: Article "Robert Enrico" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For

The Old GunThe Old Gun · 1975
The Old Gun
7.51975
MovieDramaHistory
In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.
The French RevolutionThe French Revolution · 1989
The French Revolution
7.51989
MovieDramaWar
A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.
Ho !Ho ! · 1968
Ho !
6.21968
MovieActionDrama
Race driver who has lost his membership card becomes the chauffeur of a gangsters pack
The Last AdventureThe Last Adventure · 1967
The Last Adventure
6.91967
MovieAdventureDrama
Two adventurers and best friends, Roland and Manu, are the victims of a practical joke that costs Manu his pilot's license. With seeming contrition, the jokesters tell Roland and Manu about a crashed plane lying on the ocean floor off the coast of Congo stuffed with riches. The adventurers set off to find the loot.
Rum RunnersRum Runners · 1971
Rum Runners
4.71971
MovieAdventureComedy
During the prohibition era, Cornelius, a bootlegger, is on the run from the American coastguards. He comes across a silent film actress, Linda, on the set of a movie and falls in love with her.
The Wise GuysThe Wise Guys · 1965
The Wise Guys
7.91965
MovieAdventureComedy
Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...
For Those I LovedFor Those I Loved · 1983
For Those I Loved
7.01983
MovieDramaWar
Polish Martin Gray recalls the Holocaust, New York prosperity, and losing his wife and family.
The SecretThe Secret · 1974
The Secret
6.51974
MovieDramaThriller
A stranger enters into and forever alters the life of a couple. He claims to be pursued by certain authorities who intend to prevent him from disclosing a secret that only he holds, whence the title. Is he lying, or insane - or is he telling the truth? Who, if anyone, is after him? And what *is* - the secret?

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The Good LifeThe Good Life · 1964
The Good Life
6.41964
MovieDrama
After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.

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