Nancy Holloway

Acting

Nancy Holloway

Born December 11, 1932 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died August 28, 2019 · aged 86

Nancy Holloway (née Brown, December 11, 1932 – August 28, 2019) was an American jazz, pop and soul singer and actress who was popular during the 1960s in France, where she continued to perform and live. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, one of ten children of African American heritage, Nancy Brown attended East Technical High School and married when in her teens. The marriage was brief, but she retained h…

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Paris Ooh-La-La!Paris Ooh-La-La! · 1963
Paris Ooh-La-La!
4.51963
MovieMusicComedy
A "documentary" that purports to show the history of women through the ages, but is mainly an excuse for various female historical figures to take off their clothes. There are stripping cavewomen, stripping vampires, strippers during the French Revolution and strippers in a nightclub act. Several of the scenes from this film found their way into other movies, among them The Wild World of Jayne Mansfield.
Cherchez l'idoleCherchez l'idole · 1964
Cherchez l'idole
6.41964
MovieComedy
After stealing a diamond from Mylène Demongeot, Richard hides it inside a guitar. But on returning to the music shop he discovers that the precious instrument has just been sold! The problem is complicated by the fact that five stars all bought the same model that morning...
The Killing GameThe Killing Game · 1967
The Killing Game
5.91967
MovieComedyAdventure
Two cartoonists meet a playboy who lives out the fantasies created in their cartoons. He hires them to create a new comic strip. As they work on the new strip, the playboy begins to live it out. Unfortunately, the new strip deals with murder.
Ivory Coast AdventureIvory Coast Adventure · 1965
Ivory Coast Adventure
6.21965
MovieAdventure
An Embassy attache and a butterfly hunter become involved in a treasure hunt between two rival gangs.
Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonquesLe Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques · 1971
Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
5.91971
MovieComedyCrime
Alfred Mullanet, an unlucky player who lives on his wife's income, becomes in a few moments the object of interest of two thugs, Kruger and Mister K.
La Femme rompueLa Femme rompue · 1978
La Femme rompue
9.01978
MovieDrama
Blague dans le coinBlague dans le coin · 1963
Blague dans le coin
5.81963
MovieComedy
A Las Perlass, ville de jeu du Névada, bandes rivales de Lippy et de Steinberg tiennent les plus beaux établissements de l'endroit. Franck Bradford has hired Jeff Burlington as a comedian, who, to cheer up a difficult audience, launches nightly verbal attacks on Lippy's casino where, he says - the games are rigged. Each of the two gangs sends a henchman to either stop the sarcasm or get in trouble if they don't leave their act as it is. Un certain "Main d'or" qui est autre que Bradford fait attaquer casinos. C'est Jeff, après avoir été kidnappé par les deux bandes devenues amies, quiasquera coupable.
The Bitterness of the Singer in Front of the Utility of Barbed WireThe Bitterness of the Singer in Front of the Utility of Barbed Wire · 2002
The Bitterness of the Singer in Front of the Utility of Barbed Wire
3.82002
MovieDrama
Chantal is employed one summer to look after Paul, 16. He is suffering from an incurable illness that contributes to his violent, aggressive temperament. With Nelly, the family cook, to help, Chantal tries to befriend the young patient. To escape the oppressive reality of her job, Chantal dreams. She dreams of her favorite singers and other popular idols who reassure her the time it takes to sing a few songs.

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