Henri Vidal

Acting

Henri Vidal

Born November 26, 1919 · Royat, Puy-de-Dôme, France

Died December 10, 1959 · aged 40

Henri Vidal (26 November 1919 – 10 December 1959) was a French film actor. Henri Lucien Raymond Vidal was first noticed after he won the "Apollo of 1939" contest in Paris. He was spotted by Édith Piaf, and made his film debut alongside her in the movie Montmartre-sur-Seine in 1941. Vidal went on to appear in more than 30 films between 1941 and 1959. In addition to his wife, Michèle Morgan, he pl…

Known For

The Seven Deadly SinsThe Seven Deadly Sins · 1952
The Seven Deadly Sins
★ 6.01952
MovieComedyDrama
A compilation of segments covers the seven deadly sins of greed, wrath, envy, pride, lust, sloth, and gluttony.
The Wicked Go to HellThe Wicked Go to Hell · 1955
The Wicked Go to Hell
★ 6.41955
MovieDramaCrime
Two convicts attempt to escape from prison in a violent tale of deception, survival, and moral ambiguity.
FabiolaFabiola · 1949
Fabiola
★ 5.81949
MovieHistoryDrama
In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. After Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the persecution begins. Rhual confesses to being a Christian, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.
The Gates of ParisThe Gates of Paris · 1957
The Gates of Paris
★ 6.61957
MovieDramaComedy
Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre. But one day Juju finds out that Pierre has been making love to his girl Maria...
Be Beautiful and Shut UpBe Beautiful and Shut Up · 1958
Be Beautiful and Shut Up
★ 5.61958
MovieComedyCrime
A beautiful 18-year-old orphan escapes from a reformatory and hooks up with a gang of jewel smugglers, and decides on a life of crime. However, she falls for and marries a policeman, putting a crimp in her criminal career.
La ParisienneLa Parisienne · 1957
La Parisienne
★ 5.81957
MovieComedy
Brigitte, the beautiful daughter of the French premier, falls for one of her father's aides, the womanising Michel, and attempts to get him to settle down with her. However, as Michel can't curb his flirtations with other women, Brigitte makes a play to seduce the married Prince Charles, resulting in a battle of wills between the gorgeous girl of privilege and her beau.
NapoleonNapoleon · 1955
Napoleon
★ 6.31955
MovieDramaHistory
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
The DamnedThe Damned · 1947
The Damned
★ 5.91947
MovieDramaWar
In April 1945, a group of Nazis and collaborators gather in Oslo to board a submarine headed for South America, aiming to avoid justice. Kidnapped Doctor Guilbert is forced to accompany them.

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