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Pierre Tornade
Pierre Tornade (21 January 1930 – 7 March 2012) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 120 films and television shows between 1956 and 1998. Biography He was born Pierre Tournadre on 21 January 1930 in Bort-les-Orgues in the department of Corrèze. He began his theatrical career at 25 in ''Elle est folle, Carole'' at the théâtre du Palais-Royal. In 1956, he played in the musical comedy ''Irma la douce'' by Alexandre Breffort and Marguerite Monnot and then made his film debut in '' Les Truands'', where he adopted his stage name, Tornade. The next year, he played a theater role in ''Pericles, Prince of Tyre'' before joining the Branquignols troupe of Robert Dhéry, which also included Jean Lefebvre, Michel Serrault and Micheline Dax. He then became very demanded on television and appeared in several sitcoms such as '' Thierry la Fronde'' (1963), ''Le Chevalier d'Harmental'' (1966), ''Les Sept de l'escalier quinze B'' (1967) and ''Les Dossiers de l'agence O'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bort-les-Orgues
Bort-les-Orgues (; oc, Bòrt) is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Geography Bort-les-Orgues is situated on the Dordogne. The river Rhue forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne. Sights Bort-les-Orgues takes its name from ''les Orgues'', a 2 km long cliff of volcanic columnar basalt 80m to 100m high, at the foot of which it lies. The waterfall from the ''Saut de la Saule'' on the Rhue. Another touristic feature is the medieval ''Château de Val'' located in Lanobre, emerging from the side of a lake created by a high dam built on the river. Population Personalities *Bort-les-Orgues was the birthplace of the philosopher Jean-François Marmontel (1723–1799). *Lina Margy (1914–1973), the famous French singer of the ''Le Petit Vin blanc'' was born in Rue de Piechecros, in Bort-les-Orgues. See also *Pierre Tornade (21 January 1930 – 7 March 2012) was a French actor. He appeared in 128 films and telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asterix The Gaul (film)
''Asterix the Gaul'' ( French: ''Astérix le Gaulois'') is a 1967 Belgian/ French animated film, the first in a franchise, based on the comic book of the same name, which was the first book in the highly popular comic series ''Asterix'' by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The film closely follows the book's plot. The film was originally planned to be aired on French television, but instead it was released as a theatrical feature film. It was produced by Dargaud, publisher of the ''Asterix'' comics, without the involvement of Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. Goscinny and Uderzo were not satisfied with the film, and managed to block the release of the planned sequel, '' Asterix and the Golden Sickle'' (likewise made without their involvement). Afterwards, they ensured that they would be consulted for all subsequent cartoon adaptations, starting with ''Asterix and Cleopatra'', The film was animated by Belvision and Halas and Batchelor. Plot After a brief introduction to the pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Boyer (director)
Jean Boyer (26 June 1901 – 10 March 1965) was a French film director and songwriter. He was born in Paris. Selected songs * 1930: "Un regardé", in ''Flagrant délit'' ( Hanns Schwarz, 1930, music by F. Hollaender) * 1931: "Les Gars de la marine", in ''Le Capitaine Craddock'' (music by W. R. Heyman) * 1932: "Totor t'as tort" (music by René Mercier) - "Un homme" - "L'amour est un mystère" - "Maintenant, je sais ce que c'est" - "Quand ça m'prend" (music by Michel Levine) * 1934: "C’est peu de chose" (music by R. Ervan) * 1936: "Y'a toujours un passage à niveau" (music by Georges Van Parys) * 1939: " Comme de bien entendu" - "Ça c'est passé un dimanche" - "Mimile" - "Ça fait d'excellents Français" (music by Georges Van Parys) * 1945: " Pour me rendre à mon bureau" (words and music) * 1950: "La Pagaïa" and "Je cherche un cœur" (music by Henri Betti) Filmography Director * ''Calais-Dover'' (1931) * ''La Pouponnière'' (1932) * '' Monsieur, Madame and Bibi'' (1932) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina (1959 Film)
''Nina'' is a 1959 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Sophie Desmarets, Olivier Hussenot and Agnès Laurent.Singer p.539 The film is based on the 1949 play of the same title by André Roussin. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Synopsis A husband plans to shoot the man having an affair with his wife, but both come to realise their desire to escape the tyrannical woman in their lives. Cast * Sophie Desmarets as Nina Tessier * Olivier Hussenot as Un inspecteur * Agnès Laurent as Cécile Redon-Namur * Jean Poiret as Adolphe Tessier * Yves Robert as Redon-Namur * Michel Serrault as Gérard Blonville * Pierre Tornade as Un inspecteur * Hélène Tossy Helene or Hélène may refer to: People *Helene (given name), a Greek feminine given name *Helen of Troy, the daughter of Zeus and Leda *Helene, a figure in Greek mythology who was a friend of Aphrodite and helped her seduce Adon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comme Un Cheveu Sur La Soupe
''Comme un cheveu sur la soupe'' (french: Like a hair on the soup), is a French comedy film from 1957, directed by Maurice Regamey, written by Yvan Audouard, starring Louis de Funès. Shooting took place at the " Franstudio" film studios from December 26, 1956 until February 12, 1957. The film is known under the title: "Crazy in the Noodle" or "Kindly Kill Me" (USA). Cast * Louis de Funès : Pierre Cousin, unsuccessful composer * Noëlle Adam : Caroline Clément, the young woman who wants to commit suicide * Jacques Jouanneau : Amédée, the bank clerk racegoer * Robert Manuel : Tony, the music lover * Nadine Tallier : Juliette, the hostess of "La belle vie" * Christian Duvaleix : the journalist * Christian Méry : Angelo, the bandit complicates * Louis Massy : the photographer from the newspaper * Léo Campion : Mr Ferdinand Boutiller, impresario and editor of discs * Pierre Stephen : the commissioner of police Bargeot * Eddy Rasimi : porter at "La belle vie" * Simone B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Order Of Merit (France) , a military award of the United States Armed Forces
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An order of merit is conferred by a state, government or royal family on an individual in recognition of military or civil merit. Order of merit may also refer to: * FIFA Order of Merit, for significant contribution to association football * PDC Order of Merit, a world ranking system by the Professional Darts Corporation See also * National Order of Merit (other) * Order of Military Merit (other) * Order of Naval Merit (other) * Order of Civil Merit (other) * Cross of Merit (other) * Medal of Merit (other) * Order (distinction) * Socialist orders of merit * Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asterix Conquers America
''Asterix Conquers America'' (in France as ''Astérix et les Indiens''; in Germany as ''Asterix in Amerika'') is a 1994 German animated film, directed by , and co-produced by Hahn and . The film is a loose adaptation of the ''Asterix'' graphic novel, ''Asterix and the Great Crossing'', and the second film adaptation to be produced outside France. It is also the first ''Asterix'' movie to be made in English. The plot focuses on Asterix and Obelix seeking to rescue Getafix, who is transported to North America by the Romans, before their village runs out of magic potion to defend themselves. The film was mainly made for the direct-to-video market, and distributed in Germany by Jugendfilm, with 20th Century Fox handling its distribution in France, Spain and the United Kingdom. Plot After the rebel village of Gauls defeat another Roman army, a humiliated Julius Caesar angrily devises a plan to cut them off from the magic potion that gives them super-human strength. Caesar's most l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asterix And The Big Fight (film)
''Asterix and the Big Fight'' (in french: Astérix et le Coup du Menhir; in Germany as ''Asterix – Operation Hinkelstein'') is a 1989 French animated film directed by Philippe Grimond and produced by Yannick Piel. It is the first film based on the ''Asterix'' comic series to be produced outside France being a co-production between France and Germany. Despite sharing the same title as ''Asterix and the Big Fight'', the film shares only minor plot elements with that story, and is primarily an adaptation of ''Asterix and the Soothsayer''. In the film, Getafix is accidentally made insane and amnesic by Obelix, forcing Asterix to try to cure him as his village is deceived by a fraudulent soothsayer that works for the Romans. Plot summary The Romans capture Druid Getafix, as part of their plan to deprive a rebel village of Gauls from the magic potion that gives them super-human strength. When the village attempts a rescue, Obelix accidentally hits Getafix with a menhir in the resulti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asterix In Britain (film)
''Asterix in Britain'' (french: Astérix chez les Bretons) is a French animated film, written by Pierre Tchernia, produced by Dargaud Films and Les Productions René Goscinny, and released in December 1986. The film is the fifth adaptation of a story from the ''Asterix'' comic series, and is based upon the plot from the graphic novel of the same name by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The film's plot focuses on Asterix and Obelix transporting a barrel of Magic Potion to a rebel village of Britons, as they attempt to hold out against the Romans. The original French release starred Roger Carel and Pierre Tornade in the lead roles, while the English release starred Jack Beaber and Billy Kearns. Plot Julius Caesar successfully conquers all of Britain, unaware his men know that one rebel village still holds. Sensing his chief does not have much hope of lasting much longer, Anticlimax decides to travel to Gaul and find his cousin Asterix, in order to secure some of the Magic poti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asterix Versus Caesar
''Asterix Versus Caesar'' (also known in France as ''Astérix et la surprise de César'') is a 1985 French–Belgian animated adventure comedy film written by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo and Pierre Tchernia, and directed by Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi, and is the fourth film adaptation of the ''Asterix'' comic book series. The story, which combines the plots of '' Asterix the Gladiator'' and '' Asterix the Legionary'', sees Asterix and his friend Obelix set off to rescue two lovers from their village that had been kidnapped by the Romans. The film's theme song, ''Astérix est là'', was composed and performed by Plastic Bertrand. A book was released containing the story and stills from the film. It was later reprinted when Orion Publishing re-released the entire series. Plot To honour Julius Caesar's successful campaigns of conquest, gifts are brought to Rome from across the Roman Empire. Seeking to cement the celebrations, Caesar orders Caius Fatuous, head of a prominent glad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Ballade Des Dalton
''La Ballade des Dalton'' (aka ''The Ballad of the Daltons'' in English) is a 1978 French animated film written and directed by René Goscinny, Morris, Henri Gruel and Pierre Watrin starring the comic book character Lucky Luke. Two different adaptations of the film in book form were both published in French in 1978. The first, adapted by Guy Vidal, was in text form rather than comic strip, and was accompanied by images from the film. The second was a comic strip adaptation by an uncredited Pascal Dabère and formed part of the book, ''La Ballade des Dalton et autres histoires'' (''The Ballad of the Daltons and Other Stories''). Plot The story opens in a Western saloon, where a young musician with a banjo begins to tell a tale of Lucky Luke and his sworn enemies, the Dalton brothers: Joe, William, Jack, and Averell. Luke has, once again, as he has done many times before, thrown the four outlaws into jail. The prison is also the abode of a guard dog named Rin Tin Can (Rantan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Town (1971 Film)
''Daisy Town'' (also known as ''Lucky Luke'') is a 1971 French-Belgian film based upon the comic book character Lucky Luke and making it his first animated appearance. A Lucky Luke comic based on the film, with the title '' Daisy Town'' was released in 1982, drawn by Pascal Dabère. Plot Crossing the plains, a wagon train comes across a solitary daisy growing out of the vast wasteland. The leader of the expedition decides that the rest of their party will set up their new town on the site. In honor of the flower, the citizens name the new homestead, 'Daisy Town'. However, no sooner is the town finished, then it begins to attract all manner of trouble-makers and desperadoes. One day, Lucky Luke comes riding into town astride his horse, Jolly Jumper. After taking care of most of the trouble in the saloon, Luke is assailed on his way to find quarters for the night. However, every single outlaw is taken care of by Luke. These actions don't go unnoticed by the townsfolk. The next mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |