Frank Villard
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 25, 1917
Deathday: September 19, 1980
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No Man's Land
1962-03-02
No Man's Land
Overview: A group of traveling persons end up as prisoners of a German sergeant and his squad, in an isolated and precarious cabin in the country.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1962-03-02
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The Price of Flesh
1959-12-09
The Price of Flesh
Overview: Christiane, a gullible young girl who wants to become a dancer, is lured by Daniel, a handsome, elegant talker. He takes her to Tangiers and forces her to work in a shady cabaret. Christiane is in for a rude awakening.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1959-12-09
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The Gentleman from Epsom
1962-10-03
The Gentleman from Epsom
Overview: The story takes place in the racecourses around Paris. A so-called major sells his tips to naive characters.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1962-10-03
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Savage Triangle
1951-09-26
Savage Triangle
Overview: Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-09-26
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The Cape of Hope
1951-11-14
The Cape of Hope
Overview: Lyria, a faded beauty who runs a seedy waterfront bar, is madly in love with Bob, a crooked attorney. Bob can't bring himself to confess his love for Minnie, the pretty daughter of Simon, a safe cracker. In order to run away with her, Bob, one of the masterminds of a big-time robbery, betrays his friends. But Lyria, who has found out what is happening, makes Minnie fall into a deadly trap.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-11-14
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Apocalypse Now
1979-05-19
Apocalypse Now
Overview: At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-19
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Cartacalha, reine des gitans
1942-01-21
Cartacalha, reine des gitans
Overview: The gypsy dancer Cartacalha is elected queen of the gypsies. She loves a horse breeder, the Galejon, but following misunderstandings and perfidy, she leaves for Paris, invited by a playwright who predicts a total success on stage. Having become a star, she returns to the Camargue where, still abused, she tries to commit suicide.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-01-21
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Box of Dreams
1945-07-11
Box of Dreams
Overview: Nicole tries to seduce a young man who lead a bohemian life in an untidy flat with his three pals.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1945-07-11
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Le Mystérieux Monsieur Sylvain
1947-04-16
Le Mystérieux Monsieur Sylvain
Overview: In an aero-naval base, a marine engineer who was about to deliver the name of a redoubtable spy is murdered. Shortly afterwards three different men appear on the crime scene, each of them claiming to be Monsieur Sylvain, the expected sleuth. But which of the three investigators is actually Sylvain? And what about this delightful young lady who arouses one of the police inspectors? Couldn't she be the murderous spy?
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-04-16
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Sextette
1948-09-17
Sextette
Overview: A man remembers all the incredible stories that took place in his hotel.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-09-17
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False Identity
1947-12-06
False Identity
Overview: A man who has just deposited a will with a notary is run over by a car. As his overcoat bears the name and address of Emile Blondin on a label, the police go there and discover that the dead man is not Emile Blondin. But this one is soon discovered murdered. The police then became interested in Georges Blondin, the victim's brother, whose goddaughter, Juliette, was also the notary's secretary.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-12-06
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The Counterfeiters of Paris
1961-09-27
The Counterfeiters of Paris
Overview: "Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1961-09-27
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Just Out
1949-10-28
Just Out
Overview: Satire of publishing circles, featuring a ferocious boss, Moscat, a successful but handsome author, Maréchal, another successful but bitter author, Bourgine, a writer plagued with ambition, Brégaillon and the hero, Marc Fournier Zola Prize winner. Naive, the latter quickly becomes formidable, especially since his wife's infidelities have provided him with the material for a new novel.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-10-28
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The Lovely Lola
1962-09-06
The Lovely Lola
Overview: "La Bella Lola" is a struggling singer trying to make a living for herself and her sister Ana in late 19th Century Spain. Lola is having an affair with Gabriel, a rich and influential older man who gives her jewelry and supports her singing career. Things change rapidly when Lola meets and falls in love with young playboy Javier, although the romance is doomed from the start. Javier belongs to an aristocratic family and has a bright future as a politician.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1962-09-06
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How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning
1965-10-28
How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning
Overview: The film consists of three novels. The film begins with the fact that the Bernard Blier hero removes a lantern from the entrance to a brothel. The second part is about how the lantern and jewelery were stolen from a young baroness. And in the third part the hero of Louis de Funes hangs a lantern at the entrance to his house.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1965-10-28
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The Beautiful Image
1951-05-30
The Beautiful Image
Overview: One day, Raoul Cérusier realizes with amazement that his face has changed. With the exception of an old uncle, no one, not even his wife, recognizes him. From an ordinary, rather ugly man, he has become a charming young man on whom the prettiest girls turn, including his wife whom he seduces. Fortunately, he regains his old face in time and Madame Cérusier, losing a lover, finds her husband again.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-05-30
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Avalanche
1951-06-29
Avalanche
Overview: Desiring to smuggle into Switzerland with her husband, a woman seduces a guide.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-06-29
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Gigi
1949-10-05
Gigi
Overview: Gilberte is a sixteen year old girl raised by her aunt and grandmother to be a demimondaine. But she's not ready for that yet, and spends her days in lessons and in teasing Mamita's old friend, the rich playboy Gaston LaChaille, and following his affairs from afar. But when Gaston throws off his latest mistress, it looks as if Gigi just might be ready to begin her destined career.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-10-05
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Nest of Spies
1956-11-16
Nest of Spies
Overview: The mysterious death of a well-known criminal sparks an investigation into national security.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-11-16
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Castle of the Banned Lovers
1956-09-06
Castle of the Banned Lovers
Overview: The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility of his stepmother Lucrezia, who has a relationship with her other stepson, James. The stepmother and stepson-lover plan to kill Francesco. And when the latter dies accidentally, they decide to put the blame on Beatrice and Olimpio.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1956-09-06
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No Exit
1954-12-22
No Exit
Overview: The scene is a tawdry hotel room in Limbo, where several damned souls are gathered. At first, the group fails to comprehend where they are or why they're there. When the horrible truth dawns upon them, they carp and snipe at one another, blaming everyone but themselves for their dismal fate.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-12-22
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The Violet Seller
1958-04-06
The Violet Seller
Overview: On New Year's Eve 1899, Soledad is peddling violets in a Madrid busy street when she meets aristocrat Fernando. The couple falls in love but their different social backgrounds threatens the relationship. Fernando is under constant pressure from his older brother Alfonso who reminds him of his duties including his engagement to Magdalena, a countess. Disregarding all social conventions and scandalizing high society, Fernando sets up Soledad in a plush apartment and announces their marriage plans.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1958-04-06
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Mata Hari, Agent H21
1964-01-29
Mata Hari, Agent H21
Overview: Ordered to seduce French captain and steal from him classified papers, Mata Hari, an exotic dancer and a spy, instead falls in love with him and blows the cover.
Genres: Drama History Romance War
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1964-01-29
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The Secret of the Blue Men
1961-08-11
The Secret of the Blue Men
Overview: An adventurer intends to seize the fabulous treasure of the Tuaregs. But when he falls in love with a beautiful Indian woman, he ends up defending the booty from other adventurers with less scruples.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1961-08-11
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Girls of Today
1955-12-27
Girls of Today
Overview: Peppino Bardellotti, a widower, lives in Milan with his four daughters and ex sister-in-law Matilde, who urges girls to settle down by marrying a wealthy man.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1955-12-27
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The Indiscreet
1956-03-16
The Indiscreet
Overview: A dying man entrusts 25 million to a young girl's care, but she's afraid of being suspected of theft.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-03-16
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Mandat d'amener
1953-08-02
Mandat d'amener
Overview: Appointed public prosecutor in a small provincial town, Gérard Latour befriends Delanglade, whose young wife becomes his mistress. Shortly afterwards, a fire ravages Delanglade's factory. During the ensuing investigation, the Public Prosecutor discovers the troubled past of the industrialist and his front man, Jacques Perthuis, an ex-convict. They themselves set fire to the factory to collect the insurance premium. Gérard Latour, suspecting his mistress of complicity in her husband's machinations, leaves her after a stormy argument.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-08-02
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The Enigma of the Folies-Bergère
1959-09-22
The Enigma of the Folies-Bergère
Overview: The Raffin Commissioner investigates the murder of an industrialist and it soon becomes apparent that the activities of the relatives of the deceased all revolve around the Folies-Bergere.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1959-09-22
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Sacred Fire
1942-11-12
Sacred Fire
Overview: A young woman from the countryside travels to Paris to become an actress. Despite all kinds of difficulties, affronts and emotional adventures, she succeeded in gaining a place in the world of entertainment and becomes a great movie star.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1942-11-12
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The Faceless Enemy
1946-11-20
The Faceless Enemy
Overview: Professor Artus, a scientist specializing in artificial life, wants to try an experiment on an automaton; he is entrusted with a death row inmate. The professor is soon found murdered. It is Inspector Wens, helped by a journalist, who must solve the case. Franck Villard in the role of Wens succeeds Fresnay.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1946-11-20
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The Lovers of Bras-Mort
1951-05-17
The Lovers of Bras-Mort
Overview: Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives nearby an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection but runs her head against the wall of her family's class prejudices. Her "nearest and dearest" prove indeed prepared to do everything to separate the two lovers. But Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1951-05-17
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Minne
1950-05-24
Minne
Overview: Minne is a very imaginative young lady. She pretends to have had lovers and can't think of anything better to do other than... to tell Antoine, her husband, the day she marries him. Bad beginning for the couple... As the marriage is not consummated for years, Minne feels frustrated and tries to find elsewhere the carnal knowledge she does not find at home. But Antoine is a kind-hearted man and on the occasion of a trip, a sexual balance is at last found between the two partners.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-05-24
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The Last One of the Six
1941-09-16
The Last One of the Six
Overview: Paris, France. Commissaire Wens is put in charge of the investigation into the murder of one of six friends who, in the past, made a very profitable promise.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1941-09-16
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The Seven Deadly Sins
1952-03-27
The Seven Deadly Sins
Overview: A compilation of segments covers the seven deadly sins of greed, wrath, envy, pride, lust, sloth, and gluttony.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1952-03-27
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Wanda the Sinner
1952-08-16
Wanda the Sinner
Overview: Wrongly accused of his wife's death, a marine officer is forced to resign and sees his life fall apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1952-08-16
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Guilty?
1956-04-10
Guilty?
Overview: Convinced that a wartime resistance heroine is innocent of a murder charge, Nap Rumbold, a solicitor / private detective travels to France searching for evidence to clear her name.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-04-10
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The Marriage of Ramuntcho
1947-10-22
The Marriage of Ramuntcho
Overview: A Parisian painter working in the Basque country succeeds in keeping together a young woman and her smuggler boyfriend, even though the artist has feelings for the intended bride himself, and then he completes a painting on the subject of the wedding.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1947-10-22
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Secret Document: Vienna
1950-08-08
Secret Document: Vienna
Overview: During the Great War, in Austria, an officer was shot on the orders of his superior von Pennwitz. Out of revenge, his widow becomes a spy in the pay of France, preoccupied with removing the person responsible for her husband's death. In charge of a mission to von Pennwitz, she suddenly finds herself face to face with her husband, who is still alive. It was a ruse of war to deceive the enemy. It is only at the armistice that the couple will be able to live in peace.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1950-08-08
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Voice of Silence
1953-04-01
Voice of Silence
Overview: Voice of Silence is a 1953 Italian drama film directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst, written by Giuseppe Berto, starring Aldo Fabrizi and Jean Marais.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-04-01
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Crime Boulevard
1955-07-27
Crime Boulevard
Overview: Madeleine Vernier, a renowned actress, is soon to perform a play written by her second husband, Gilbert Renaud. Her previous husband, Raymond, shows up and reveals to the young woman that the play is a transposition of a crime that Gilbert has always managed to hide. Disturbed and frightened, Madeleine regains her affection for Raymond, who is delighted, but mysteriously dies. The actress and author would have everything to fear from the police if Maguy, the couple's false friend, were the culprit. The curtain can finally be lifted.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1955-07-27
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Whereabouts Unknown
1957-07-26
Whereabouts Unknown
Overview: Michel Thierry is asked by the Second Bureau to go to Provence to help two colleagues, Leroy and Orcado, who are monitoring a gang of arms dealers. As soon as he arrives, Orcado is shot and leaves him an incomprehensible message in which three words are written: Sarah, Métis, Yerco...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-07-26
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Sylviane de mes nuits
1957-12-04
Sylviane de mes nuits
Overview: Michel Lenoir, a successful interior designer, has reached the middle of his life without ever getting married. A bit blue over it he dreams one night of a beautiful young woman. When he wakes up he is persuaded that this is the girl meant for him. He can't help thinking about her, talking about her, drawing her figure, her face, her eyes on paper. He even gives her a name: Sylviane. Later on, as he is holidaying in Portugal, he notices a charming girl swimming in the pool he is in. No doubt about it : he has found Sylviane. He follows her, talks to her, woos her and they are soon married. However, back in Paris, Michel realizes that Betty, an articulate sports writer, is not the idealized woman his brain had conceived. Things go awry and the couple is about to separate when well-meaning friends intervene and open up Michel's eyes : he must base his love story on everyday reality not on idle dreaming.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1957-12-04
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Deuxième Bureau contre terroristes
1961-05-31
Deuxième Bureau contre terroristes
Overview: A spy is instructed to investigate a case of arms and women trafficking covered behind a funeral services company.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1961-05-31
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The Cheat
1949-07-26
The Cheat
Overview: The life of a weak-willed man is thrust into a downward spiral by the scheming of his manipulative girlfriend and her mother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-07-26
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The Red Signal
1949-02-04
The Red Signal
Overview: A physician whose wife was killed when two trains collided has remained a tormented soul,In his mind,he can still hear his wife whisper "Stop the train! Stop it!" .
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1949-02-04
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Crime Does Not Pay
1962-07-06
Crime Does Not Pay
Overview: Husband try to kill his wife with a help of the plan he saw in a film. But reality is not a film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1962-07-06
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The Secret of Helene Marimon
1954-05-13
The Secret of Helene Marimon
Overview: At the end of the Great War, the wounded Jacques Taillandier is cared for by the beautiful Hélène Marimon and becomes her lover. He hides from her the fact that her husband is a comrade from the trenches, and only reveals the truth when he learns of Marimon's death. Outraged, Hélène drives him away. After many years, Jacques reappears to learn that Hélène had once given him a daughter. Hélène, unwilling to reveal anything to young Dominique, forces the man she loves to leave her country. Dominique not only gets her mother to talk, but also reunites those separated by fate.
Genres: War Romance Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-05-13
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Soupçons
1956-11-23
Soupçons
Overview: "Poisoner" - After her fiancé is arrested Claire finds herself alone and forced to find work. She is hired by a country squire, Etienne de Montenoy, as the tutor of his goddaughter. It does not take long before Montenoy falls for her but a little longer before the young woman, reluctant at first, understands Etienne loves her truly and then requites his love. Etienne lives so happily with her that he decides to make her his heir. Shortly after, he is murdered by poison...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-11-23
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Operation Abduction
1958-10-08
Operation Abduction
Overview: The Secret Service abducts a "rocket scientist" to better protect him against gangsters acting for Chinese agents.
Genres: Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1958-10-08
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No temas a la ley
1963-08-02
No temas a la ley
Overview: Jean Faran has the misfortune to run over with his car a young woman named Micaela. Once recovered from the fright, she invites him to her house to have a few drinks.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1963-08-02
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The Mysteries of Paris
1957-08-21
The Mysteries of Paris
Overview: Paris 1838, Prince Rodolphe vows on the deathbed of his friend Matilde to find Germain, the woman's son kidnapped by his father at birth. Disguised as a tramp, he wanders the city's slums encountering various characters who either help or hinder him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1957-08-21
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Nuits andalouses
1954-04-02
Nuits andalouses
Overview: When her father died, Dominique de Bellocombes inherited her ancestors' château, some worthless shares and a mine in Spain. To save the castle, which is in danger of falling into ruin, and pay off her debts, she is determined to marry Armand de Puysherbeux, whom she doesn't love, but who is rich. The situation changes abruptly, however, when news comes through that the Spanish mine holds a vein of untapped gold. Dominique leaves for Andalusia, abandoning her fiancé. Her fiancé, determined not to give up on the beautiful Dominique, precedes her to the site, destroys the plans and claims that the engineer is mad...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1954-04-02
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When the Pheasants Pass
1965-09-10
When the Pheasants Pass
Overview: Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1965-09-10
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Le Cavalier de Croix-Mort
1948-04-14
Le Cavalier de Croix-Mort
Overview: Elisabeth D'Anthar cheats on her husband François with Simon De Chabre. François, who suspects something, surprises his rival and wounds him. Elisabeth 's sister, to save the situation, claims that Simon is actually in love with her and came to see her. They have to get engaged and Simon breaks up with his lover. But Elisabeth is not prepared to accept it, and she becomes the head of a gang of "drivers" in order to kidnap her husband. Famous Vidocq intervenes.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1948-04-14
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