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Jean Lefebvre
Jean Marcel Lefebvre (3 October 1919Some sources indicate he was born in 1922. – 9 July 2004) was a French film actor. His erratic studies were interrupted by World War II. Taken prisoner and then requisitioned as a laborer, he escaped to join his family evacuated near Châteauroux and Neuvy-Saint-Sépulcre. He was a tram driver time in Limoges and seller of underwear. At the end of the war he returned to his home, in his house in Valenciennes, where he worked briefly for his father, and then entered the Conservatoire in Paris in 1948. Selected filmography *1934: ''Judex'' – Roger de Trémeuse *1947: ''Un flic'' – Un jeune homme chez le coiffeur (uncredited) *1951: ''Bouquet de joie'' – Georges *1952: ''Une fille sur la route'' – Loulou – le pianiste *1952: ''L'amour toujours l'amour'' – Jacques *1955: '' Les Diaboliques'' – Le soldat *1955: ''La villa Sans-Souci'' *1955: ''Cherchez la femme'' – Joe *1955: ''Gas-Oil'' – Le chauffeur de car *1955: ''Une fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valenciennes
Valenciennes (, also , , ; nl, label=also Dutch, Valencijn; pcd, Valincyinnes or ; la, Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France. It lies on the Scheldt () river. Although the city and region experienced a steady population decline between 1975 and 1990, it has since rebounded. The 1999 census recorded that the population of the commune of Valenciennes was 41,278, and that of the metropolitan area was 399,677. History Before 1500 Valenciennes is first mentioned in 693 in a legal document written by Clovis II (''Valentiana''). In the 843 Treaty of Verdun, it was made a neutral city between Neustria and the Austrasia. Later in the 9th century the region was overrun by the Normans, and in 881 the town passed to them. In 923 it passed to the Duchy of Lower Lotharingia dependent on the Holy Roman Empire. Once the Empire of the Franks was established, the city began to develop, though the archaeological record has still not revealed all it has to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Send A Woman When The Devil Fails
''Send a Woman When the Devil Fails'' (french: Quand la femme s'en mêle) is a 1957 French-Italian-West German drama film. It is an adaptation of Jean Amila's novel ''Sans attendre Godot''. Directed by Yves Allégret, it was Alain Delon's and also Bruno Cremer's film debut. Synopsis Angèle (nicknamed "Maine") is the wife of Henri Godot who feels his marriage was menaced by a rival. When Angèle is approached by her former husband Félix he hires a young killer. Cast * Edwige Feuillère as Angèle * Jean Servais as Henri Godot * Jean Debucourt as Auguste Coudert de la Taillerie * Bernard Blier as Félix Seguin * Bruno Cremer as Bernard * Alain Delon as Jo * Henri Cogan as Alberti * Pascale Roberts Pascale is a common Francophone given name, the feminine of the name Pascal. The same spelling is also an Italian form of the masculine name ''Pascal'', and an Italian surname derived from the given name. Pascale derives from the Latin ''pas ... as Gigi References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People In Luck
''People in Luck'' (French title: ''Les veinards''), is a 1963 French comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca and Jean Girault, written by Jacques Vilfrid and Jean Girault and starring France Anglade and Louis de Funès (uncredited). The film is known under the titles ''People in Luck'' or ''The Lucky'' (English), ''Die Glückspilze'' or ''Fünf Glückspilze'' (German) and ''I fortunati'' (Italian). Cast * France Anglade as Corinne ("Le yacht" segment ) * Francis Blanche as Bricheton * Blanchette Brunoy as Mrs Beaurepaire ("Un gros lot" segment) * Daniel Ceccaldi as Gros nounours ("Le repas gastronomique" segment ) * Louis de Funès as Antoine Beaurepaire * France Rumilly as Danielle Beaurepaire * Noël Roquevert as Le bijoutier * Max Montavon as Un vendeur de la bijouterie * Jean Ozenne as Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel * Robert Rollis as Le chauffeur de taxi * Jack Ary as an agent * René Hell as Un vendeur de journaux * Nono Zammit as an agent * Henri Lambert as Le « balaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bamboo Stroke
''The Bamboo Stroke'' (French: ''Le coup de bambou'') is a 1963 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring François Périer, Micheline Presle and Jean Richard.Quinlan p.385 The title is a French expression for something that is painfully expensive. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. Synopsis Following the sale of her bistro, a young woman leaves the money from the transaction in a taxi. In order to avoid her husband's reproaches, she feigns amnesia. Cast * François Périer as Léon Brissac * Micheline Presle as Angèle Brissac * Jean Richard as Albert * Noël Roquevert as Dr. Séverin * Jacques Dufilho as Le chauffeur de taxi * Jean Lefebvre as L'auvergnat * Paul Bisciglia * Jacques Dynam * Claudie Laurence * Sophie Mallet * Lucienne Marchand * Dominique Zardi * Léon Zitrone Léon Zitrone (25 November 1914 – 25 November 1995) was a Russian-born French journalist and television presenter. Biography Zitrone was bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un Clair De Lune à Maubeuge
''Moonlight in Maubeuge'' (french: Un clair de lune à Maubeuge), is a French comedy film from 1962, directed by Jean Chérasse, written by Claude Choublier, starring Claude Brasseur and Louis de Funès (uncredited). The film was known under the title ''Moonlight in Maubeuge'' (international English title). Cast *Claude Brasseur: Walter, the right hand of Tonton Charly *Pierre Perrin: Paul Prunier, the taxi compositor * Bernadette Lafont: Charlotte, the secretary * Rita Cadillac: Monique, a secretary *Michel Serrault: Charpentier, the lecturer *Jean Carmet: Fernand, the driver *André Bourvil: Lui-même, singing the song to television *Jacques Dufilho: the director of the 'Maison de la Radio' *Jean Lefebvre: a miner * Robert Manuel: Tonton Charly, the manager of Superdisco music * Maria Pacôme: the journalist *Louis de Funès Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gentleman From Epsom
'' The Gentleman from Epsom'' (French: ''Le Gentleman d'Epsom'') is a 1962 French–Italian comedy film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Jean Gabin, Madeleine Robinson and Frank Villard.Harriss p.197 The film was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. Racetracks scenes were shot at the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy and Longchamp Racecourse on the outskirts of the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis Richard Briand-Charmery is an older gentleman who frequents the racetracks of Paris, selling tips to customers while always looking to make himself a profit out of the dealings. Circumstances generally conspire to prevent his fortune, and he is forced to rely on assistance of his family, partly by threatening to embarrass them by being sent to jail for failure to settle his losses. One day he encounters Maud, an old flame who he once come close to marrying before having to abandon her following a heavy loss at the Epsom Derby. N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigot (film)
''Gigot'' is a 1962 American comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and starring Jackie Gleason. Plot Gigot (Gleason) (the name means "leg of mutton" in French) is a mute Frenchman living in a cellar in the Ménilmontant district of Paris in the 1920s. He ekes out a hand-to-mouth existence as a janitor at his landlady's apartment building. He is routinely treated with condescension by neighbors and often is made the butt of practical jokes. However, he is a decent and kindhearted fellow, traits not unnoticed by children and the animals he often feeds. Gigot has one unusual predilection: he is attracted by funeral processions and finds himself attending, whether or not he ever knew the departed. He can't help but cry along with all the other mourners. After being abused by locals at a pub, he chances upon a woman, Colette ( Katherine Kath), and her 6-year-old daughter Nicole (Diane Gardner), huddled in a doorway trying to stay dry. He takes them to his dingy basement abode, giv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love On A Pillow
''Love on a Pillow'' is a 1962 French film starring Brigitte Bardot and directed by Roger Vadim. It was known in France as ''Le repos du guerrier''. Plot Geneviève Le Theil is a financially independent woman in Paris engaged to Pierre. She goes to Dijon to collect an inheritance. She enters the wrong hotel room and accidentally foils the suicide of a penniless alcoholic, Renaud, who has taken an overdose of sleeping pills. Renaud seduces Geneviève and persuades her to take him with her to Paris. Once there she severs ties with her mother, her friends, and Pierre, despite Renaud treating her badly. When Renaud picks up a prostitute, Genevieve leaves him. But then he proposes marriage and she accepts. Cast *Brigitte Bardot as Geneviève Le Theil *Robert Hossein as Renaud Sarti * James Robertson-Justice as Katov *Macha Méril as Raphaele *Yves Barsacq as Hotel manager *Jacqueline Porel as Geneviève's mother *Jean-Marc Bory as Pierre * Christian Melsen as Police inspector *Miche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konga Yo
''Konga Yo'' is a 1962 French adventure film directed by Yves Allégret. It was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Nicole Courcel as Marie * Jean Lefebvre as Jean * Sophie M'Bali as Angèle * Roger Pigaut Roger Pigaut (birth name Roger Paul Louis Pigot) (8 April 1919 – 24 December 1989) was a French actor and film director. He appeared in 40 films between 1943 and 1980. Partial filmography * ''Retour de flamme'' (1943) - Maurice * '' Lov ... as Georges References External links * 1962 films 1960s French-language films 1962 adventure films Films directed by Yves Allégret Films set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo French adventure films 1960s French films {{adventure-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Vendetta (1962 Film)
''La Vendetta'' en, The Vendetta, is a French comedy film from 1962, directed by Jean Chérasse, written by Albert Valentin, starring Francis Blanche and Louis de Funès. The film was known under the titles: "Bandito sì... ma d'onore" (Italy), "The Vendetta" (international English title). Cast * Francis Blanche : Le capitaine Bartoli, a candidate for the town hall * Louis de Funès : Valentino Amoretti, the robber of honour and father of Antonia * Marisa Merlini : the postal worker * Olivier Hussenot : Mr Lauriston, the gentle rentier * Jean Lefebvre : Colombo, a supporter of Bartoli * Rosy Varte : Mrs Marthe Lauriston, wife of the rentier * Jean Hoube : Michel Lauriston, the nephew * Christian Mery : the teacher, supporter of Bartoli * Charles Blavette : Sosthène, a supporter of Corti * Noël Rochiccioli : Colonna * Juan Vilato : the partisan singer of Mr Lauriston * Geneviève Galéa : Antonia Amoretti, the daughter * Jacqueline Pierreux : the tourist, friend of captai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Belle Américaine
''La belle américaine'' is a French comedy film from 1961, directed by Robert Dhéry, written by Alfred Adam and starring Alfred Adam and Louis de Funès Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, according to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, having played over 150 roles in fil .... The film was known under the titles ''La bella americana'' (Italian), ''The American Beauty'' (English) and ''Der tolle Amerikaner'' (German). Plot The wife of a rich man learns that her husband has an affair with a younger woman. She takes revenge on him by selling his beloved big car for little money. The worker Marcel Perrignon is very happy about this bargain but when his boss sees the car, he envies him and Perrignon gets fired. This is the start of a number of mishaps for Perrignon. Cast References External links * ''La belle Américaine''at the ''Films de Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Encounter
''Sunday Encounter'' is the US title for a 1958 French comedy-drama film, ''Un drôle de dimanche''. It was directed by Marc Allégret and stars Arletty, Bourvil and Danielle Darrieux with Jean-Paul Belmondo making an early appearance. Plot Cast * Bourvil as Jean Brévent * Danielle Darrieux as Catherine Brévent * Arletty as Juliette Armier * Cathia Caro as Caroline Armier * Colette Richard as Mireille * Jean-Paul Belmondo as Patrick * Jean Wall as M. Saunier * Roger Hanin as Robert Sartori * Jean Lefebvre as le concierge de l'agence * Fernand Sardou as le brigadier * Jean Ozenne as le représentant de l'agence * Jean Carmet as le pompiste * Nicolas Vogel as Chartier * André Philip as le gendarme attendant le bus * Jean-Louis Allibert as le portier du Plaza * Olivier Darrieux as un copain de guerre * Charles Bouillaud Charles Bouillaud (1904–1965) was a French actor. Selected filmography {{DEFAULTSORT:Bouillaud, Charles 1904 bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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