Mario Pilar

Acting

Mario Pilar

Born September 7, 1927 · Grenoble, Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France (age 98)

Mario Pilar (born 7 September 1927 in Grenoble) is a French actor whose career spans from the 1950s to the 1980s. He began working in film at a very young age and soon became a familiar face in supporting roles, often associated with henchmen, crooks, or other striking characters thanks to his very distinctive appearance. He appears in numerous crime and adventure films, as well as in several Eur…

Known For

The Two MissionariesThe Two Missionaries · 1974
The Two Missionaries
6.51974
MovieActionAdventure
Two missionaries come into conflict with the authorities when they turn their missionary into a parrot farm. The Bishop of Maracaibo calls them his 'black sheep' and the Monsignore has been called to check on their behavior. Like usual, our heroes help the poor to defend themselves and provoke some funny fist fights in the process.
The Knock Out CopThe Knock Out Cop · 1973
The Knock Out Cop
6.51973
MovieActionComedy
Inspector “Flatfoot” Rizzo investigates crime and corruption in Naples.
The Valachi PapersThe Valachi Papers · 1972
The Valachi Papers
6.51972
MovieCrimeDrama
When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
Soldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune · 1976
Soldier of Fortune
6.31976
MovieActionComedy
Medieval soldier of fortune Ettore is traveling through Europe with his partners looking for a fight where they can earn some money. When they come across a Spanish castle under siege by the French army, Ettore bides his time to determine which side is the winning one. This is at first the French, but the treatment he receives from them is unpleasant enough to make him change his mind and turn to the Spanish side. Somehow, Ettore must rally the weakened Spanish troops to battle their enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive.
Taxi, Trailer and BullfightTaxi, Trailer and Bullfight · 1958
Taxi, Trailer and Bullfight
5.91958
MovieComedy
A chaotic family go on holiday to Spain and get mixed up with a gang of diamond thieves.
Impossible Is Not FrenchImpossible Is Not French · 1974
Impossible Is Not French
6.61974
MovieComedy
Antoine, an accountant by trade, becomes a private detective to support his family. His wanderings lead him to transport a cargo of malachite to Le Havre, in the hope of a large bonus. With the help of his family, and despite a few mishaps, Antoine achieves his goal.
Black TurinBlack Turin · 1972
Black Turin
5.31972
MovieDramaCrime
Mino and Lello, two sons of a worker wrongly accused of murder, try to find out evidence of his innocence and begin to investigate mafia business in Torino.
MacbethMacbeth · 1959
Macbeth
10.01959
Movie

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First Taste of LoveFirst Taste of Love · 1961
First Taste of Love
8.01961
MovieDrama
Lucien, a modest engineering student, discovers that his steady girl friend Mireille is using him to cover up her dates with Mario, an older man. Lucien wanders about the streets of Paris and meets Joëlle, a sophisticated teenager who supports herself with a job in a sleazy nightclub. It is late when they meet, and Joëlle invites Lucien into the club and demonstrates her stripping act to her one-man audience. A feeling of rapport develops as they go from place to place seeking entertainment; in the morning the two discover they have fallen in love. Mireille learns of the romance and, on a bet, plots with Philippe and other friends to break up the affair. Neither Lucien nor Joëlle, however, succumbs to the propositions of Mireille and Philippe. Later at a nightclub, Mario gives the appearance of seducing Joëlle. Enraged, Lucien rushes at him and they fight. Lucien is reunited with Joëlle--he has learned of the complexities of love, and she has acquired from him a sense of stability.

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