Patrick Raynal

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Patrick Raynal

Born June 20, 1951 · Paris, France (age 75)

Patrick Raynal is a French actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. Active from the 1970s onward, he has appeared in numerous TV dramas, historical productions, and popular series, often portraying strong supporting roles or authoritative figures. His screen career includes collaborations with major French directors and participation in several period films and telefilms. Raynal’…

Known For

My KingMy King · 2015
My King
★ 7.12015
MovieDramaRomance
Tony is admitted to a rehabilitation center after a serious ski accident. Dependent on the medical staff and pain relievers, she takes time to look back on a turbulent relationship that she experienced with Georgio.
The CheatThe Cheat · 1984
The Cheat
★ 4.41984
MovieThrillerCrime
In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.
ManhuntManhunt · 2010
Manhunt
★ 5.82010
MovieThrillerWestern
A young terrorist is trapped by Gavras, a hunter of the Special Intervention Unit who is tracking him. Then starts a long walk through the forest, each one trying to dominate the other.
Once MoreOnce More · 1988
Once More
★ 5.21988
MovieDrama
Louis is a family man, with a wife and young daughter, who discovers in mid-life that he is gay.
The Woman with Red HairThe Woman with Red Hair · 2016
The Woman with Red Hair
★ 5.72016
MovieDramaMystery
In Saint Gilles, in the Brionnais, country of churches that invites serenity, the atmosphere becomes gradually agonizing, the past playing with the present. Antoine, a reporter and then a volunteer in the humanitarian field, returned to France after experiencing terrible events in Mali. He is at Saint Gilles to write an article on Romanesque Art. He meets Constance, the very attractive adoptive daughter of the owner of the inn, Mrs. Naudy. Constance also has its secret. She tries to discover the truth about the death of her parents Eva and Louis Lacassan, a truth that has been hidden from her for too long. And then there is Juju who says to see the ghost of Eva, the woman with the red hair. A track in Constance's investigation? Between Antoine and Constance, these two wounded beings, weave little by little a story that may help them to go to the end of their adventure.
NuagesNuages · 2008
Nuages
★ 3.72008
MovieComedyRomance
Cécile has returned to her childhood village. She is going to marry François. But a meteorological phenomenon will turn everything upside down.
Let Joy Reign SupremeLet Joy Reign Supreme · 1975
Let Joy Reign Supreme
★ 6.41975
MovieWarHistory
A look at 18th-century France, when the depravity of the authorities contributed to social oppression, and the uprisings flared up one after another.
Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de PompadourJeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour · 2006
Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour
★ 6.12006
MovieDramaHistory
Jeanne Poisson, the headstrong, ambitious, witty and erudite, catches the eye and heart of French King Louis XV at a costumed ball. She masters the art of seduction well enough to become accepted even by the Queen, corpulent mother of ten. As a sensibly chosen Royal 'favorite' mistress she is soon ennobled Marquise of Pompadour to facilitate her introduction at court. The immature dauphin (crown prince) proves a bitter and unrelenting enemy, joined by his imposed Saxon bride, and his sister at her deathbed. Although friends at court help Pompadour return, her health gives way.

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The Woman with Red HairThe Woman with Red Hair · 2016
The Woman with Red Hair
★ 5.72016
MovieDramaMystery
In Saint Gilles, in the Brionnais, country of churches that invites serenity, the atmosphere becomes gradually agonizing, the past playing with the present. Antoine, a reporter and then a volunteer in the humanitarian field, returned to France after experiencing terrible events in Mali. He is at Saint Gilles to write an article on Romanesque Art. He meets Constance, the very attractive adoptive daughter of the owner of the inn, Mrs. Naudy. Constance also has its secret. She tries to discover the truth about the death of her parents Eva and Louis Lacassan, a truth that has been hidden from her for too long. And then there is Juju who says to see the ghost of Eva, the woman with the red hair. A track in Constance's investigation? Between Antoine and Constance, these two wounded beings, weave little by little a story that may help them to go to the end of their adventure.

Rimski

Man of My LifeMan of My Life · 1999
Man of My Life
★ 10.01999
MovieComedy
Simon is getting better. His job as a publisher is going smoothly. Suddenly, out of the blue, his psychoanalyst, Charles, hits him with the news: his analysis is over. It turns out to be a nightmare. Charles also has his own dilemma: his actress wife is pregnant, but she hesitates to keep the child as she has an upcoming performance, and feels that she no longer loves Charles. Worse things comes as Simon receives a manuscript that portrays his private life and fetishistic desires, and his partner insists on publishing the novel. He blames Charles for writing the novel. On the other hand, Charles simplifies the matter, thinking Simon's misunderstanding is the reason that his wife leaves him. The two angry men have a big fight in Simon's home. Charles is wounded at the end. Now, Simon believes Charles and nurses him. Simon's mother drops by and suspects that Charles is Simon's gay lover.

The depressive police officer

Comme un jeu d'enfantsComme un jeu d'enfants · 2009
Comme un jeu d'enfants
2009
MovieDramaTV Movie
Leo, a 12-year-old orphan in the care of social services, struggles to fit in with the families he is placed with. Social services give him one last chance by placing him with the Dumont family, who live on an isolated farm in Haute-Provence, until he reaches adulthood. But Léo quickly realizes that this foster family is very different from the others: Jacques, the father, tyrannizes his wife and son. His arrival proves to be a real challenge for this drifting couple: for one, it is the hope of a new beginning, and for the other, yet another obstacle. Léo also befriends the son, Thomas, much to the chagrin of Jacques, who will do everything he can to separate them, to the point of becoming their common enemy...

Jacques Dumont