Gérard Philipe

Gérard Philipe

December 4, 1922 · 103 years old

Gérard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has…

Known For

6 titles
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La Ronde

La Ronde

1950 · 1h 33m · Movie

Soldiers, chambermaids, poets, prostitutes, aristocrats-all are on equal footing in this multi-character merry-go-round of love and infidelity.

7.4
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Fanfan la Tulipe

Fanfan la Tulipe

1952 · 1h 42m · Movie

Swashbuckling adventures of young army recruit Fanfan la Tulipe during the reign of King Louis XV in 18th Century France.

7.1
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Montparnasse 19

Montparnasse 19

1958 · 1h 48m · Movie

Chronicling the last year of the life of Modigliani, an Italian painter living in abject poverty in Paris who falls in love with Jeanne, a girl from a wealthy family whose parents do not approve of him.

7.3
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Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

1959 · 1h 46m · Movie

Juliette Merteuil and Valmont is a sophisticated couple, always looking for fun and excitement. Both have sexual affairs with others and share their experiences with one another. But there is one rule: never fall in love. But this...

6.8
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The Grand Maneuver

The Grand Maneuver

1955 · 1h 46m · Movie

A French lieutenant makes a bet that he can seduce any woman in town in the two weeks before his regiment leaves for maneuvers, but his chosen target (a Parisian divorcée) isn't like other girls he's known.

6.7
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Beauties of the Night

Beauties of the Night

1952 · 1h 27m · Movie

A young composer has vivid dreams of the past that reflect, yet conflict with his waking life.

6.9