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Claude Boissol

Born June 15, 1920 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Died May 25, 2016 · aged 95

Claude Boissol was a French film and television director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema and television. Born in Paris, he began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with filmmakers such as Jacques Becker and Yves Allégret. Boissol made his directorial debut with Three Boys, One Girl (1948). His notable works include The Whole To…

Known For

Three Etc.'s and the ColonelThree Etc.'s and the Colonel · 1960
Three Etc.'s and the Colonel
★ 8.01960
MovieComedy
In Spain, during the Napoleonic rule, the French Governor of Andalusia is besieged by the locals who have countless demands and wishes.
Napoléon II, the EagleNapoléon II, the Eagle · 1961
Napoléon II, the Eagle
★ 7.81961
MovieDrama
The story of Napoleon 1st's long-awaited son, born in 1911. He spent his childhood in the Tuileries, before being separated from his father and taken in and raised by his grandfather, Emperor Francis, who made him an Austrian prince.
The Contessa's SecretThe Contessa's Secret · 1954
The Contessa's Secret
★ 8.01954
MovieRomanceDrama
The lover of an Italian revolutionary offers herself to Napoleon in exchange for her sweetheart's life.
Mr. Leguignon LampisteMr. Leguignon Lampiste · 1952
Mr. Leguignon Lampiste
★ 5.91952
MovieComedy
A railway worker, Leguignon, and his wife are forced to move into a house located in a shaggy part of town. What Leguignon doesn't know is that a group of children have discovered a treasure and keeps it stored in the house. Trouble ensues when he discovers the cache and tries to claim it as his own.
El cercoEl cerco · 1959
El cerco
★ 10.01959
MovieDrama
Prelude to GloryPrelude to Glory · 1950
Prelude to Glory
★ 7.01950
MovieDrama
Roberto, a 10-year-old boy, is drawn to music. An old organist discovers his gifts, and begins his musical education which will lead him to the head of an orchestra.
Every Day Has Its SecretEvery Day Has Its Secret · 1958
Every Day Has Its Secret
★ 6.21958
MovieDrama
Given up for dead three years ago in a plane crash in the Amazon rainforest, a young woman arrives in Paris to find her eminent ethnologist husband. She learns of his death in obscure circumstances, having remarried in the meantime. She sets out to unravel the mystery surrounding her husband's death.
Julie la rousseJulie la rousse · 1959
Julie la rousse
★ 5.01959
MovieComedy
The artist Edouard Lavigne falls in love with a young girl but must quickly leave her because her parents are opposed to this relationship. Edourd's son will go in search of this woman and will thereby meet her daughter. About a love story that continues from one generation to the next.

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