Yves Robert

Yves Robert

June 21, 1920 · 106 years old

Yves Robert (19 June 1920 – 10 May 2002) was a French actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. Robert was born in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France. In his teens, he went to Paris to pursue a career in acting, starting with unpaid parts on stage in the city's various theatre workshops. From ages 1…

Known For

23 titles
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The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe

The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe

1972 · 1h 30m · Movie

A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service after he is chosen as a decoy by being identified as a super secret agent.

7.2
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My Father's Glory

My Father's Glory

1990 · 1h 45m · Movie

At the end of the nineteenth century, little Marcel lives with his parents in the Provence countryside. During his holiday, Marcel meets Lili, a local boy who knows all the secrets of the hills, and the two become fast friends.

7.6
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My Mother's Castle

My Mother's Castle

1990 · 1h 38m · Movie

Every holiday Marcel and his family go to their cottage near Marseilles. During one of these holidays he meets Isabelle, a pretty but conceited girl... Adapted from the cult classic novel from Marcel Pagnol.

7.6
4
The Return of the Tall Blond Man

The Return of the Tall Blond Man

1974 · 1h 24m · Movie

With 'little captain' Cambrai raising serious doubts about the reality of the so-called "super spy", Colonel Toulouse kidnaps Christine and forces Francois to play again the character of "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" in...

6.6
5
War of the Buttons

War of the Buttons

1962 · 1h 30m · Movie

The school boys of two villages in France are fighting. Their trophy are the buttons they will snatch from the enemy. This fight will bring those kids to everlasting friendship...eventually.

7.4
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Pardon Mon Affaire

Pardon Mon Affaire

1976 · 1h 45m · Movie

As loyal as a dove, a family man is about to tell his first lie to his wife when he falls for an enchanting woman in a billowy red dress. With a bit of help, he just might get what he wishes for; however, is love always a bed of r...

7.0
7
The Judge and the Assassin

The Judge and the Assassin

1976 · 2h 8m · Movie

An unstable former French Sergeant commits many atrocities. A judge considers how this case could benefit or damage his career.

7.3
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Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander

1968 · 1h 40m · Movie

Alexandre, a young and honest farmer under the yoke of an authoritarian wife, works around the clock in the fields. When she dies in a car accident, it's a holiday for Alexandre.

7.3
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Ni vu, ni connu

Ni vu, ni connu

1958 · 1h 35m · Movie

In a small French village, everything would be quiet if the local wildlife cop was not being ridiculed by a smart poacher.

7.1
10
Let Joy Reign Supreme

Let Joy Reign Supreme

1975 · 1h 59m · Movie

A look at 18th-century France, when the authorities' depravity contribute to social oppression, and the uprisings flare up one after another.

7.0
11
The Twin

The Twin

1984 · 1h 44m · Movie

Matthias Duval is in love, but he can't choose between the two twin sisters Betty and Liz Kerner. To pick up the two sisters, he invents his own twin brother and will play both characters.

6.0
12
Special Section

Special Section

1975 · 1h 50m · Movie

In occupied France during World War II a German officer is murdered. The collaborationist Vichy government decides to pin the murder on six petty criminals. Loyal judges are called in to convict them as quickly as possible.

7.6
13
A Bad Son

A Bad Son

1980 · 1h 50m · Movie

Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.

7.4
14
Le Grand Amour

Le Grand Amour

1969 · 1h 27m · Movie

After fifteen years of average married life and stifling in-laws, a businessman undergoes a midlife crisis and pursues his attractive young secretary.

7.5
15
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
16
The Hussy

The Hussy

1979 · 1h 30m · Movie

Misfit François kidnaps young Mado and takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents' home. A strange relationship evolves till the police comes upon them.

6.8
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Le bal des casse-pieds

Le bal des casse-pieds

1992 · 1h 39m · Movie

Henri Sauveur, a veterinarian in his fifties, is harassed by his parents, friends and working relationships. He leaves with Louise in Normandy to live the perfect love. But again, the pitfalls seem to wait for him.

5.4
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Courage fuyons

Courage fuyons

1979 · 1h 40m · Movie

At forty years old, Martin Belhomme leads a quiet life with his wife and two children. One day, he falls hopelessly in love with Eva, a cabaret singer. He decides to follow her to Amsterdam. From then on, his life becomes very eve...

6.0
19
An Idiot in Paris

An Idiot in Paris

1967 · 1h 30m · Movie

Goubi, the simpleton of his village in the French Department Allier, has but one wish: to see Paris. One day, the truckers Grafouillère deposit a drunk Goubi in the biggest market of Paris (the "Halles"). The poor man is completel...

6.0
20
Salut l'artiste

Salut l'artiste

1973 · 1h 36m · Movie

Nicolas is an actor who only manages to get small roles in films, theatre and commericals. His domestic life does not fare much better as his mistress leaves him and he tries to return to his wife who is pregnant by another man.

6.2
21
School for Love

School for Love

1955 · 1h 36m · Movie

At the Conservatory of Vienna the student only have eyes for their beautiful singing teacher, tenor Eric Walter.

5.1
22
Ils sont grands ces petits

Ils sont grands ces petits

1979 · 1h 35m · Movie

A nasty estate developer wants to throw scientist Louise and her pal Leo out of their home.

5.0
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Absences répétées

Absences répétées

1972 · 1h 18m · Movie

Young man Francois Nole works in a Bank. Often skips a walk, and one day he never comes to work. He goes to bed and refuses stand. Francois is a heroin addict, who has lost the joy of life. Nothing could bring him back from the da...

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