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Jacques Besnard
Born July 15, 1929 · Le Petit-Quevilly, Seine-Maritime, France
Died November 9, 2013 · aged 84
Jacques Besnard was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to French comedy cinema. He began his career in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant director under notable filmmakers such as Maurice Régamey, Yves Robert, and Alberto Lattuada. In 1962, Besnard became the first assistant director to André Hunebelle, collaborating on films like Les Mystères de Par…
Known For
Rififi · 1955Rififi
★ 7.81955
MovieCrimeThriller
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
Fantomas Unleashed · 1965Fantomas Unleashed
★ 6.71965
MovieComedyCrime
In the second episode of the trilogy Fantômas kidnaps distinguished scientist professor Marchand with the aim to develop a super weapon that will enable him to menace the world. Fantômas is also planning to abduct a second scientist, professor Lefebvre.
Fantomas · 1964Fantomas
★ 6.81964
MovieComedyCrime
Fantômas is a man of many disguises. He uses maquillage as a weapon. He can impersonate anyone using an array of masks and can create endless confusion by constantly changing his appearance.
The Restaurant · 1966The Restaurant
★ 6.81966
MovieComedy
A great French restaurant's owner, Monsieur Septime, is thrust into intrigue and crime, when one of his famous guests disappears.
The Antidote · 2005The Antidote
★ 5.12005
MovieComedy
JAM (Christian Clavier), a French "master of the universe" is on the brink of a major takeover when he starts suffering from anxiety attacks. His doctor (Lhermite) thinks it is to do with childhood experiences and suggests he searches back in his mind to something that could be the trigger and will prove to be the antidote.
Signed, Arsène Lupin · 1959Signed, Arsène Lupin
★ 6.81959
MovieComedyCrime
At the end of the Great War, Arsène Lupin resumed his adventurous life. Theft of three paintings committed by an adversary leads him to the treasure of the Golden Fleece.
OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok · 1964OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok
★ 7.71964
MovieActionCrime
A secret agent sets out to stop an evil scientist who is about to unleash on the world a virulent biological strain he has developed during experiments on rats.
The Mysteries of Paris · 1962The Mysteries of Paris
★ 6.61962
MovieHistoryAdventure
The Marquis Rodolphe de Sombrueil accidentally runs over a working man with his carriage and helps his widow -- unjustly accused of robbery -- to find her missing daughter.
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