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1. Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Horror
A surgeon causes an accident which leaves his daughter disfigured and goes to extreme lengths to give her a new face.
Director: Georges Franju | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel, Alexandre Rignault
Votes: 35,209 | Gross: $0.05M
2. Children of Paradise (1945)
Not Rated | 189 min | Drama, Romance
The theatrical life of a beautiful courtesan in 1830s Paris and the four men who love her.
Director: Marcel Carné | Stars: Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Pierre Renoir
Votes: 21,193
3. Port of Shadows (1938)
Not Rated | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A military deserter finds love and trouble (and a small dog) in a foggy, French port city.
Director: Marcel Carné | Stars: Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 9,975 | Gross: $0.03M
4. Le Plaisir (1952)
Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three separate stories about the same thing: le plaisir (pleasure).
Director: Max Ophüls | Stars: Jean Gabin, Danielle Darrieux, Simone Simon, Claude Dauphin
Votes: 5,389
5. King of Hearts (1966)
Not Rated | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, War
During World War I, a British private, sent ahead to a French town to scout for enemy presence, is mistaken for a King by the colorful patients of an insane asylum.
Director: Philippe de Broca | Stars: Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy
Votes: 4,348 | Gross: $0.02M
6. Bell' Antonio (1960)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
A newly wedded and extremely handsome young bourgeois Antonio faces a scandal in a city of Sicily in 1950's when the public and her family hears that his beautiful wife is still "untouched" after their 12-month long marriage.
Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Pierre Brasseur, Rina Morelli
Votes: 1,865
7. The Swashbuckler (1971)
Not Rated | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Nicolas Philibert goes to America after killing a French aristocrat. On his return he tries to divorce his wife, Charlotte, but when he sees others trying to woo her his own interest is rekindled.
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau | Stars: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marlène Jobert, Laura Antonelli, Michel Auclair
Votes: 1,662
8. Gates of the Night (1946)
100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
It's Paris in the winter after its liberation. A tramp who may also be Destiny predicts that Jean Diego will fall in love with a beautiful girl. That same evening, Jean meets Malou.
Director: Marcel Carné | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Serge Reggiani, Yves Montand, Nathalie Nattier
Votes: 1,298
9. A Matter of Resistance (1966)
93 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
During World War II, just before the liberation of France, a beautiful lady finds herself in the midst of bizarre doings from her admirers.
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Pierre Brasseur, Philippe Noiret, Henri Garcin
Votes: 1,140
10. Goto: Island of Love (1969)
Not Rated | 93 min | Drama
On an isolated island ruled by a dictator, a petty thief rises through the ranks, becoming fly-catcher, dog-keeper, and boot polisher. Temptations arise, putting the islanders' fate in jeopardy and threatening to change the island forever.
Director: Walerian Borowczyk | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Ligia Branice, Jean-Pierre Andréani, Ginette Leclerc
Votes: 977
11. The Law (1959)
Not Rated | 114 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Illicit passions pervade an Italian town, where men gather nightly for the cynical "game of the law."
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri
Votes: 893 | Gross: $0.02M
12. The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life (1972)
106 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A salesman chasing by car a beautiful female biker in order to flirt finds a castle where he is accused in a game trial for murder.
Director: Ettore Scola | Stars: Alberto Sordi, Michel Simon, Charles Vanel, Claude Dauphin
Votes: 864
13. Le schpountz (1938)
Passed | 160 min | Comedy
Meeting a movie team on location near his house, a young man gets a lot of encouragement for his dreaming career as a movie star in what was only sarcasm from the members of the team. This ... See full summary »
Director: Marcel Pagnol | Stars: Fernandel, Orane Demazis, Fernand Charpin, Léon Belières
Votes: 786
14. The Gates of Paris (1957)
106 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
An old bum becomes infatuated with a pretty young girl who gets entangled with a young gangster.
Director: René Clair | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens, Henri Vidal, Dany Carrel
Votes: 763
15. Head Against the Wall (1959)
95 min | Drama
In order to get rid of his troublesome son François, Maître Gérane manages to have him committed to a mental hospital owned by Dr. Varmont, a supporter of traditional treatments, in ... See full summary »
Director: Georges Franju | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Anouk Aimée
Votes: 749
16. Lumière d'été (1943)
112 min | Drama
A shimmering glass hotel at the top of a remote Provençal mountain provides the setting for a tragicomic tapestry about an obsessive love pentangle.
Director: Jean Grémillon | Stars: Madeleine Renaud, Pierre Brasseur, Madeleine Robinson, Paul Bernard
Votes: 646
17. Spotlight on a Murderer (1961)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
When he learns his days are numbered old count Hervé de Kéraudren decides to hide in a secret alcove and to die there, just to annoy his heirs. As a result of his body not being found the ... See full summary »
Director: Georges Franju | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Votes: 640
18. Napoleon (1955)
190 min | Biography, Drama, War
Napoléon Bonaparte's life, loves and exceptional destiny from 1769 to 1821, but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynical and ironic politician who once was the Emperor of France's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Director: Sacha Guitry | Stars: Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jeanne Boitel, Pierre Brasseur, Gianna Maria Canale
Votes: 616
19. Cloportes (1965)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Crime
Three petty criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful ... See full summary »
Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre | Stars: Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick, Maurice Biraud
Votes: 598
20. The Possessors (1958)
92 min | Drama
Noël Schoudler is the head of a wealthy and powerful family in France. He manages his financial and commercial concerns with an iron grip, leaving little room for his son François to prove himself.
Director: Denys de La Patellière | Stars: Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Françoise Christophe
Votes: 593
21. Don't Tempt the Devil (1963)
120 min | Crime, Drama
Gina is the dedicated nurse of Paul Dupré, a wealthy industrialist who has been treated for heart problems. Dupré dies brutally during an injection made by Gina, and immediately his wife Catherine accuses Gina.
Director: Christian-Jaque | Stars: Marina Vlady, Bourvil, Virna Lisi, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 346
22. Carthage in Flames (1960)
93 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Historical drama depicting the last of the Punic Wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage.
Director: Carmine Gallone | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Daniel Gélin, Anne Heywood, Aldo Silvani
Votes: 308
23. Le dialogue des Carmélites (1960)
112 min | Drama, History
This is about the execution of 21 carmelite nuns in the latter stages of the terror during the French Revolution.
Directors: Philippe Agostini, Raymond Leopold Bruckberger | Stars: Jeanne Moreau, Alida Valli, Madeleine Renaud, Pascale Audret
Votes: 303
24. The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1952)
G | 63 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird (Sir Peter Ustinov) in their escape from a ruthless dictator.
Director: Paul Grimault | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Anouk Aimée, Serge Reggiani, Max Adrian
Votes: 296
25. The Lovers of Verona (1949)
90 min | Drama
Angelo, a glass-blower from Murano, and Georgia Maglia, the pretty daughter of a fallen fascist magistrate, are chosen to be the stand-ins for the stars of a film version of "Romeo and ... See full summary »
Director: André Cayatte | Stars: Serge Reggiani, Anouk Aimée, Pierre Brasseur, Louis Salou
Votes: 292
26. Lucky Jo (1964)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jo the gangster has the formidable gift of bringing down the worst kind of catastrophes on the heads of his best friends. Thus everything would be perfect if Simon hadn't lent his car to Jo.
Director: Michel Deville | Stars: Eddie Constantine, Pierre Brasseur, Georges Wilson, Christiane Minazzoli
Votes: 292
27. Famous Love Affairs (1961)
130 min | Comedy, History, Romance
Anthology of four love stories that have some historical basis.
Director: Michel Boisrond | Stars: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Philippe Noiret, Dany Robin, Palau
Votes: 265
28. Life as a Couple (1958)
100 min | Comedy
The writer Pierre Carot became rich and famous with his book "Life as a Couple", which was based on the loving relationships of four couples. Now he's setting up his will and wants to leave... See full summary »
Director: Clément Duhour | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Danielle Darrieux, Sophie Desmarets, Fernandel
Votes: 246
29. La tour de Nesle (1955)
120 min | Drama, History
France, the beginning of the XIV century. Every night, Queen Margaret of Burgundy and her two sisters arrange orgies, to which beautiful nobles are invited. The young men were brought ... See full summary »
Director: Abel Gance | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Silvana Pampanini, Paul Guers, Jacques Toja
Votes: 212
30. Le bateau d'Émile (1962)
98 min | Drama
Charles-Edmond, the eldest of the Larmentiel brothers decides to return to his hometown La Rochelle to die. Forty years earlier, he had been driven by his father. Before passing away he had... See full summary »
Director: Denys de La Patellière | Stars: Annie Girardot, Lino Ventura, Michel Simon, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 212
31. The Return of Monte Cristo (1968)
90 min | Adventure
Edmond Dantès, who was active in the resistance against the Nazis, is accused for being a Nazi collaborator and is imprisoned in the fortress of Sisteron.
Director: André Hunebelle | Stars: Paul Barge, Claude Jade, Anny Duperey, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 204
32. Birds in Peru (1968)
X | 95 min | Drama
On a beach, a group of sailors have sex with a depressed young woman. Madam of a nearby brothel takes her in but she leaves with an artist who lives close by. Meanwhile, her old rich husband and his sinister chauffeur are looking for her.
Director: Romain Gary | Stars: Jean Seberg, Maurice Ronet, Pierre Brasseur, Danielle Darrieux
Votes: 196
33. Le fou du labo IV (1967)
90 min | Comedy
A wacky scientist discovers a gas that makes the worst brutes human.
Director: Jacques Besnard | Stars: Jean Lefebvre, Maria Latour, Bernard Blier, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 195
34. Une vie sans joie (1927)
84 min | Drama
About the conflict between social classes through the life of the unhappy Catherine Ferrand, an orphan girl, who is a victim of the jealousy of women and the greed of men.
Directors: Albert Dieudonné, Jean Renoir | Stars: Catherine Hessling, Albert Dieudonné, Eugénie Nau, Pierre Lestringuez
Votes: 189
35. Crime Does Not Pay (1962)
159 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A husband tries to kill his wife using the plan he saw in a film. But real life is not a film.
Director: Gérard Oury | Stars: Danielle Darrieux, Edwige Feuillère, Annie Girardot, Rina Morelli
Votes: 180
36. Lost Souvenirs (1950)
135 min | Drama
Suppose lost and found objects could talk... But they can! At least four of them... : -A statuette of Osiris remembers how two ex-lovers, a model and a good for nothing who claimed to be an... See full summary »
Director: Christian-Jaque | Stars: Bernard Blier, Pierre Brasseur, Suzy Delair, Danièle Delorme
Votes: 180
37. Deux heures à tuer (1966)
83 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Trouble in a little town where a serial killer is at large.
Director: Ivan Govar | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon, Raymond Rouleau, Jean-Roger Caussimon
Votes: 172
38. Portrait of a Killer (1949)
100 min | Drama, Thriller
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Director: Bernard-Roland | Stars: Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 164
39. Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960)
88 min | Comedy
The film is based on Voltaire story "Candide, or Optimism" (1759), transferred to the twentieth century, during the Second World War, about the love of Cunégonde and Candide.
Director: Norbert Carbonnaux | Stars: Jean-Pierre Cassel, Pierre Brasseur, Daliah Lavi, Michel Simon
Votes: 163
40. Le magot de Josefa (1963)
90 min | Comedy
Comedy of the complications caused by a young man passing cheques on the strength of his mother, a village grocer, being rich.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara | Stars: Anna Magnani, Bourvil, Pierre Brasseur, Henri Virlojeux
Votes: 146
41. Hitch-Hike (1962)
95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Agathe, a sweet hitch-hiker, is en route to the Riviera. She meets many men on her way.
Director: Jacqueline Audry | Stars: Darry Cowl, Pierre Mondy, Lino Ventura, Daniel Gélin
Votes: 138
42. A New World (1966)
83 min | Drama
Carlo and Anne meet in Paris and fall in love. She becomes pregnant, but he is resistant to fatherhood.
Director: Vittorio De Sica | Stars: Christine Delaroche, Nino Castelnuovo, Madeleine Robinson, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 137
43. Pétrus (1946)
95 min | Crime, Mystery
Petrus,a Montmartre photographer,is accidentally wounded by Migo,a dancer at the Frou Frou night club,when she is trying to shoot her faithless lover Rodrigue,a counterfeiter.Though Petrus ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Allégret | Stars: Fernandel, Simone Simon, Marcel Dalio, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 135
44. The Nina B. Affair (1961)
104 min | Drama
Businessman who lives from blackmailing begins to be blackmailed by his own wife who hates him.
Director: Robert Siodmak | Stars: Nadja Tiller, Pierre Brasseur, Walter Giller, Charles Regnier
Votes: 134
45. Jericho (1946)
Passed | 139 min | Drama, War
Jericho is the code name of an operation set up by the British Royal Air Force and the French Resistance to free French hostages held by German soldiers in the jail of Amiens in Northern France.
Director: Henri Calef | Stars: Nadine Alari, Roland Armontel, Jean Brochard, André Carnège
Votes: 105
46. Un oiseau rare (1935)
101 min | Comedy
A wealthy businessman joins his servant, who has won a winter getaway, on the trip, but at the hotel where they stay the servant is mistaken for the master.
Director: Richard Pottier | Stars: Pierre Brasseur, Max Dearly, Monique Rolland, Charles Dechamps
Votes: 100
47. La petite vertu (1968)
105 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ferdinand, a young photographer, meets Claire, a supposed cover girl, in a cafe. Although he is instantly attracted towards her, Ferdinand soon learns that she is a professional thief, working for a thug named Brady.
Director: Serge Korber | Stars: Dany Carrel, Jacques Perrin, Robert Hossein, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 99
48. Adieu Léonard (1943)
104 min | Comedy
A bungling thief is threatened by one target with blackmail, unless the thief will kill his own cousin, a wealthy eccentric who is considered the village idiot.
Director: Pierre Prévert | Stars: Charles Trenet, Pierre Brasseur, Julien Carette, Denise Grey
Votes: 98
49. Café de Paris (1938)
91 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
It's New Year's Eve and important industrialists, businessmen, journalists,ambassadors are enjoying the food and the drinks in the "Café de Paris".The center of the conversations is Lambert... See full summary »
Directors: Yves Mirande, Georges Lacombe | Stars: Véra Korène, Jules Berry, Jacques Baumer, Pierre Brasseur
Votes: 88
50. Le rideau rouge (1952)
84 min | Drama
A nasty actor is murdered before the representation of Macbeth by Shakespeare. The show nevertheless goes on with an understudy. The play is cleverly intertwined with a police investigation. A real gem.
Director: André Barsacq | Stars: Michel Simon, Pierre Brasseur, Monelle Valentin, Jean Brochard
Votes: 81