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Marcel Grignon
Marcel Grignon (November 9, 1914 – June 6, 1990) was a French cinematographer.Greco p.191 Selected filmography * ''Latin Quarter'' (1939) * '' The Blue Veil'' (1942) * ''The Eleventh Hour Guest'' (1945) * '' Women's Games'' (1946) * '' The Lost Village'' (1947) * ''The Seventh Door'' (1947) * ''The Murdered Model'' (1948) * '' Five Red Tulips'' (1949) * '' Cage of Girls'' (1949) * '' Forbidden to the Public'' (1949) * ''Millionaires for One Day'' (1949) * ''Quay of Grenelle'' (1950) * '' Adventures of Captain Fabian'' (1951) * ''My Husband Is Marvelous'' (1952) * '' Women Are Angels'' (1952) * '' The Slave'' (1953) * ''Quay of Blondes'' (1954) * '' Cadet Rousselle'' (1954) * ''Four Days in Paris'' (1955) * ''It Happened in Aden'' (1956) * ''Love in Jamaica'' (1957) * '' Prey for the Shadows'' (1961) * ''Vice and Virtue'' (1961) * ''Destination Rome'' (1963) * ''Greed in the Sun'' (1964) * ''OSS 117 Mission for a Killer ''Furia à Bahia pour OSS 117'' (released in the United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, and science. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its very early system of street lighting, in the 19th century it became known as "the City of Light". Like London, prior to the Second World War, it was also sometimes called the capital of the world. The City of Paris is the centre of the Île-de-France region, or Paris Region, with an estimated population of 12,262,544 in 2019, or about 19% of the population of France, making the region France's primate city. The Paris Region had a GDP of €739 billion ($743 billion) in 2019, which is the highest in Europe. According to the Economist Intelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Husband Is Marvelous
''My Husband Is Marvelous'' (French: ''Mon mari est merveilleux'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Fernand Gravey, Sophie Desmarets and Elina Labourdette.Rège p.512 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. While a follow-up to the 1951 film ''My Wife Is Formidable'' which had the same director and cast, it is not a sequel. Synopsis Sylvia, a journalist, tries to uses subterfuge in order to gain an interview with Claude a writer who tries to maintain a reclusive, misanthropic image. Cast * Fernand Gravey as Claude Chatel * Sophie Desmarets as Sylvia Corbier * Elina Labourdette as Micheline * Jacques Dynam as L'efféminé * Mady Berry as Germaine * Anne Carrère as La snob * Made Siamé as La vieille dame * Pierre Larquey as Le père Henri * Jacques Castelot as Christian * Georgette Anys as L'aubergiste * Henri Arius as Le patron du bistrot * Madeleine Barbulée * Charles Bouillaud * Louis Bugette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Is Paris Burning? (film)
''Is Paris Burning?'' (french: Paris brûle-t-il ?) is a 1966 epic black-and-white war film about the liberation of Paris in August 1944 by the French Resistance and the Free French Forces during World War II. A French-American co-production, it was directed by French filmmaker René Clément, with a screenplay by Gore Vidal, Francis Ford Coppola, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost and Claude Brulé, adapted from the 1965 book of the same title by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The film stars an international ensemble cast that includes French (Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Vaneck, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Leslie Caron, Charles Boyer, Yves Montand), American (Orson Welles, Kirk Douglas, Glenn Ford, Robert Stack, Anthony Perkins, George Chakiris) and German (Gert Fröbe, Hannes Messemer, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Harry Meyen, Wolfgang Preiss) stars. The film was released in France on October 26, 1966 and in the United States on November 10, 1966. It receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OSS 117 Mission For A Killer
''Furia à Bahia pour OSS 117'' (released in the United States as ''OSS 117–Mission for a Killer'') is a 1965 French/Italian international co-production Eurospy spy-fi film. It was the third OSS 117 film directed by André Hunebelle and produced by Paul Cadéac. Frederick Stafford made his film debut taking over the role of OSS 117 from Kerwin Mathews. The film was shot on Brazilian locations and featured action scenes arranged by Hunebelle's stunt coordinator Claude Carliez with production design by Paul-Louis Boutié. It was based on Jean Bruce's 1955 novel ''Dernier quart d'heure'' his 44th OSS 117 book that was published in English in 1965 under the title ''Live Wire'' (UK) and ''The Last Quarter Hour'' (USA). The American edition featured commentary by Pierre Salinger, who was acquainted with Josette Bruce, Jean Bruce's widow. Josette would take up writing OSS 117 novels in 1966. Plot Secret Agent OSS 117, Colonel Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath (Frederick Stafford) has his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greed In The Sun
''Greed in the Sun'' (french: Cent mille dollars au soleil) is a 1964 French-Italian adventure film directed by Henri Verneuil. The film was entered into the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The forwarder Castigliano instructs Steiner to drive a new truck with a payload through the Sahara Desert. Steiner is new to the operation and is viewed with suspicion by the other employees. In the evening Steiner goes out with Rocco, Marec and some colleagues. The next morning the truck is gone. Castigliano is furious and orders Marec to retrieve the truck which was stolen by Rocco. Rocco with his girlfriend Pepa head towards the border. A wild chase begins through the deserts and impassable areas. Marec travels with Steiner. When crossing a state it turns out that Steiner is actually called Frocht; he was the leader of a band of mercenaries in a coup d'état. Rocco succeeds in shaking off Marec several times. Mitch has to repeatedly come to the aide of Marec. After Rocco’s truck breaks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destination Rome
''Destination Rome'' (French : ''Tempo di Roma'', Italian: ''Esame di guida'') is a 1963 French-Italian comedy film directed by Denys de La Patellière and starring Charles Aznavour, Serena Vergano, Marisa Merlini and Arletty. It was one of a large number of co-productions made between the countries in the post-war era.Gili & Tassone p.241 Cast * Charles Aznavour as Marcello * Serena Vergano as Geronima * Marisa Merlini as Pia * Arletty as La marquise * Gregor von Rezzori as Sir Craven * Alberto Lupo as Paolino * Monique Bertho as La prostituée * Marcella Valeri as Francesca * Mario Carotenuto as Le cardinal * Gianrico Tedeschi as a Crook * Fanfulla as Torquato * Burt Nelson Burt is a given name and also a shortened form of other names, such as Burton and Herbert, or a place name. Burt may refer to: People *Burt Alvord (1866–after 1910), American Old West lawman and outlaw * Burt Bacharach (born 1928), American co ... * Jean-Michel Audin References Bibliography * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice And Virtue
''Vice and Virtue'' (french: Le Vice et la Vertu) is a 1963 war drama film directed by Roger Vadim and inspired by some of Marquis de Sade's characters. It stars Annie Girardot as Juliette (Vice), Robert Hossein as the sadistic German officer and Catherine Deneuve, in her first notable film role, as Justine (Virtue). Plot A war film where Catherine Deneuve holds her first notable role in the cinema (Justine, virtue). Annie Girardot plays Juliette (vice) and Robert Hossein plays the sadistic German officer. Cast * Annie Girardot as Juliette Morand * Robert Hossein as SS Colonel Schörndorf * Catherine Deneuve as Justine Morand * O.E. Hasse as General von Bamberg * Philippe Lemaire as Hans Streicher * Luciana Paluzzi as Helena * Valeria Ciangottini as Manuela * Astrid Heeren as Danielle * Serge Marquand as Ivan * Georges Poujouly as Lieutenant Hoech * Monique Messine as Anne * Jean-Daniel Simon Jean-Daniel Simon (30 November 1942 – 3 February 2021) was a French film direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prey For The Shadows
''Prey for the Shadows'' () is a 1961 French drama film directed by Alexandre Astruc, starring Annie Girardot, Daniel Gélin and Christian Marquand. It is also known as ''Shadow of Adultery''. The original screenplay was written by Astruc, Claude Brulé and Françoise Sagan. The film was released on 14 April 1961. It had 620,504 admissions in France. Plot The movie centers on the story of a woman who runs an art gallery and leaves her husband for another man, whom she eventually also leaves but becomes dependent on. Cast * Annie Girardot as Anna Kraemmer * Christian Marquand as Bruno * Daniel Gélin as Eric Kraemmer * Michèle Girardon as Anita * Michèle Gerbier as Claudine * as Luce * Christiane Barry as Madame Interlenghi * Corrado Guarducci as Edoardo Interlengh Themes Alexandre Astruc Alexandre Astruc (; 13 July 1923 – 19 May 2016) was a French film critic and film director. Biography Before becoming a film director he was a journalist, novelist and film critic. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love In Jamaica
''Love in Jamaica'' (French: ''À la Jamaïque'') is a 1957 French musical comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Luis Mariano, Jane Sourza and Paquita Rico.Rège p.726 It is an operetta film, adapted from a stage work composed by Francis Lopez. The film's art direction was by Raymond Nègre. It was shot at the Franstudios in Paris. Cast * Luis Mariano as Manoël Martinez * Jane Sourza as Annie Krüschen * Paquita Rico as Olivia de Montana * Gisèle Robert as Gilda * Fernand Sardou as Maxime de Sainte-Maxime * Darry Cowl as Pater noster * Frédéric Duvallès as Simon Legrand * Gaston Orbal as Le capitaine * Georges Aminel as Pépito * Bernard Dumaine * Christian Duvaleix * Maurice Nasil * Madeleine Suffel * Maurice Teynac * Louis Villor Louis may refer to: * Louis (coin) * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer * HMS Louis, HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Roy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Happened In Aden
''It Happened in Aden'' (French: ''C'est arrivé à Aden...'') is a 1956 French historical comedy film directed by Michel Boisrond and starring André Luguet, Jacques Dacqmine and Dany Robin.Hayward p.399 It is based on the 1940 novel '' The Environs of Aden'' by Pierre Benoît. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. Synopsis In the late nineteenth century, a French theatrical troupe become stranded in the British colony of Aden where the officers of the garrison woo the leading stars. One of them, Albine, attracts the interest of a local Prince there to sign a treaty with the British, leading to his kidnapping her. Cast * André Luguet as Sir Richard Wilkinson – le gouverneur d'Aden * Jacques Dacqmine as Le major Burton * Dany Robin as Albine * Robert Manuel as Zafarana * Elina Labourdette as Simone * Edmond Ardisson as Le patron * Jean Bretonnière as Prince de Khamarkar * Geneviève Brunet as Margaret * Georges Chamarat as Le ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Days In Paris
''Four Days in Paris'' (French: ''Quatre jours à Paris'') is a 1955 French musical comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Luis Mariano, Geneviève Kervine and Jane Sourza.Shiri p.147 It was shot in Eastmancolor at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Nègre. It is based on the 1948 operetta of the same title composed by Francis Lopez. Synopsis It follows a series of characters including Mario, a fashionable Paris hairdresser in need of money, his girlfriend Gisèle, friend Nicolas and a wealthy American heiress who is sold a fake rejuvenation serum. Mario then falls in love with Gabrielle, a Southerner, and all the characters head for the hotel she owns on the Riviera. Cast * Luis Mariano as Mario * Roger Nicolas as Nicolas * Jane Sourza as Rita Alvarez * Geneviève Kervine as Gabrielle * Andrex as Le brigadier * Fernand Sardou as Montaron * Gisèle Robert as Gisèle * Arthur Allan as Alvarez * Jackie S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadet Rousselle (film)
''Cadet Rousselle'' is a 1954 French comedy adventure film directed by André Hunebelle and starring François Périer, Dany Robin and Madeleine Lebeau. It was shot in Eastmancolor at the Francoeur Studios in Paris and on location in Nemours, Saint-Yon and Égreville. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. It takes its title from a traditional song of the same title. It was a popular success in France, attracting four million spectators.Hayward p.33 Synopsis After a fight, cadet Rousselle is forced to leave his hometown and sets out for Paris. On the way he has several adventures, including being attacked by highwaymen. He encounters a group of touring actors who, unknown to him, are Royalist agents committed to overturning the French Revolution and he soon finds himself embroiled in danger. Cast * François Périer as Cadet Rousselle * Dany Robin as Violetta Carlino * Bourvil as Jérôme Baguindet * Madeleine Lebeau as Marguerite de Beaufort * Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
