Roger Coggio

Acting

Roger Coggio

Born March 11, 1934 · Lyon, Rhône, France

Died October 22, 2001 · aged 67

Roger Coggio (11 March 1934 – 22 October 2001) was a French actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 40 films between 1954 and 1998. He was married to actress Pascale Audret. He died of cancer. Source: Article "Roger Coggio" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For

Time of the WolvesTime of the Wolves · 1970
Time of the Wolves
★ 6.01970
MovieActionCrime
Patterning himself after the American gangster John Dillinger, the criminal (Robert Hossein) is tracked by the inspector (Charles Aznavour), a former childhood friend. Plenty of gunplay and psychology is used to trap the killer. His only tender moments are spent with his girlfriend Stella (Virna Lisi). Dillinger is cornered by the police and kills several innocent victims in a crowd during the shootout. The mob decides to take things into their own hands as they approach the doomed man with a noose when he runs out of bullets.
Forgive Our TrespassesForgive Our Trespasses · 1956
Forgive Our Trespasses
★ 6.01956
MovieDrama
In a port area of ​​France, clashes between a gang of young delinquents and a tribe of gypsies.
Love Me StrangelyLove Me Strangely · 1971
Love Me Strangely
★ 4.61971
MovieThrillerDrama
Alain Revent, a seductive and refined man, derives a peculiar satisfaction from debasing his wives. The first, driven to the brink of despair, throws herself out of a window. Enlisting the help of an equally perverse casual acquaintance, Dino, the "handsome brute" proceeds to emotionally torture his second wife, Nathalie. The sadistic plan is picked up on by Officer Leroy who suspects the truth. Will he be able to snatch the unfortunate woman from the evil Alain's clutches?
The Porcelain AnniversaryThe Porcelain Anniversary · 1975
The Porcelain Anniversary
★ 10.01975
MovieDramaComedy
Guests gather for the porcelain anniversary of a couple. When another woman's husband leaves her in front of everyone's eyes, the anniversary-celebrating husband gallantly makes loves to her in front of the same people. Then a sexual and confessional free-for-all erupts, until one of the wives, repulsed, runs away.
Les Fausses ConfidencesLes Fausses Confidences · 1984
Les Fausses Confidences
★ 5.51984
MovieComedy
Araminte is a wealthy young widow. Over a matter of land, she is in conflict with Count Dorimont, whom her mother would like her to marry. In need of a steward, she hires Dorante, a handsome young man without a fortune, whose secret ambition is to win the young woman's heart and hand. It's Dubois, Dorante's former valet, now Araminte's, who, by manipulating all the household staff, hatches a plot based on true, false and mixed confidences, designed to lure Araminte into Dorante's arms. Dorante eventually confesses to Araminte, who forgives him and marries him.
The Way OutThe Way Out · 1986
The Way Out
★ 6.51986
MovieDrama
Leaving prison, Paul goes to the port. That's where he lived and where he got caught. This is also where his father died. And before leaving to try his luck elsewhere, Paul wants to avenge him.
The CarabineersThe Carabineers · 1963
The Carabineers
★ 6.51963
MovieWarDrama
During a war in an imaginary country, unscrupulous soldiers recruit poor farmers with promises of an easy and happy life. Two of these farmers write to their wives of their exploits.
Give Me My ChanceGive Me My Chance · 1957
Give Me My Chance
★ 6.51957
MovieDrama
17 year-old small-town girl Nicole Noblet comes to Paris dreaming of becoming a world-famous actress.

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La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de FigaroLa Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro · 1989
La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro
★ 7.51989
MovieComedyDrama
The Marriage of Figaro, an adaptation of Beaumarchais' play, depicts a veritable social and romantic battle on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding, as Count Almaviva attempts to seduce the young woman despite her impending marriage. Throughout this eventful day, servants and masters clash in a game of intrigue, disguises, letters, and misunderstandings, each trying to thwart the other's plans. Figaro, cunning and determined, refuses to be humiliated, while Susanna and the Countess join forces to foil the Count's intentions. Around them gravitate Cherubino, Basilio, Bartolo, Antonio, and Marcellina, who further complicate the plot by adding jealousies, misunderstandings, and unexpected twists. Little by little, the Count's manipulations are exposed, and the women play a decisive role in the denouement.

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Before the DelugeBefore the Deluge · 1954
Before the Deluge
★ 6.61954
MovieDrama
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents. Certain that the next war will herald the apocalypse, the youngster make plans to run off to a desert island and set up a new society. This, however, will require money, which is why the boys decide to pull off a "necessary" robbery. Idealism collapses in the face of cold reality, as the five youths suffer from the consequences of their actions. Avant le Deluge was one of a group of films cowritten by director Andre Cayatte and Charles Spaak which endeavored to explore the touchy social issues of the day: others in the Cayatte-Spaak canon include the euthanasia-themed Justice est Faite and the capital-punishment tract Nous sommes tous des assassins.

Daniel Epstein