Acting

Pierre Jourdan

Born June 5, 1907 · Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Died April 18, 1993 · aged 85

No biography available.

Known For

Le Rouge et le NoirLe Rouge et le Noir · 1954
Le Rouge et le Noir
★ 6.31954
MovieDrama
It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 2 - The RetaliationThe Count of Monte Cristo Part 2 - The Retaliation · 1943
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 2 - The Retaliation
★ 6.01943
MovieAdventureDrama
Having found the fabulous treasure of which Abbé Faria had spoken to him, Dantès has only one idea left: revenge. He will succeed patiently, but will not however have the heart to break the poor Mercedes. Then he will leave for the East, accompanied by a lovely Levantine, Haydé, who served him to accomplish his revenge.
Not DeliveredNot Delivered · 1958
Not Delivered
★ 6.21958
MovieDramaCrime
After resolving to start a new life with his girlfriend Jacqueline, Bastien Sassey decides to give up working as a courier for drugs traffickers. So that he and Jacqueline can make a fresh start he agrees to take on one more job for a large sum of cash, but he betrays his employer.
The GamblerThe Gambler · 1958
The Gambler
★ 6.71958
MovieDrama
In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…
The BenefactorThe Benefactor · 1942
The Benefactor
★ 7.61942
MovieComedyDrama
A kind and generous village noble, specializing in good works, actually leads a double existence and carries out dishonest activities.
Mystère à ShanghaiMystère à Shanghai · 1950
Mystère à Shanghai
★ 7.01950
MovieMysteryCrime
In Shangai, the "Green Dragon" threatens to kill Herbert Aboody, a rich exporter, unless he pays him 50,000 dollars. One of Aboody's secretaries calls inspector Wens for help. An amazing fact occurs, Wens kills Aboody and then disappears. What is the key to this mystery?
Line of SightLine of Sight · 1960
Line of Sight
★ 5.81960
MovieDrama
Pedro returns to the castle of his childhood, inhabited by his uncle, an indifferent being who scarcely notices his presence. At the castle, Pedro wanders between the park and the salons, playing the songs he composed on the guitar. He notices strange people around the castle.
Midnight in ParisMidnight in Paris · 1942
Midnight in Paris
★ 6.31942
MovieMysteryDrama
On a rainy night, eccentric tramp Mr. La Souris finds a corpse. But the body soon vanishes in his car leaving only his wallet. While the police start investigating a missing person report, La Souris concocts a plan to secure his find.

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The GamblerThe Gambler · 1958
The Gambler
★ 6.71958
MovieDrama
In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…