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Gabriel Jabbour
Gabriel Jabbour (Arabic: غبريال جبّور) (7 November 1922 – 20 September 1987) was a French actor. He made his debut in acting in 1957 in L'affaire Sarret-Schmidt on television. Between then and 1987 he made almost 70 appearances in film and TV with his career at its peak in the 1970s. In 1981 Jabbour appeared in the Thriller (genre), thriller series ''Affaire Labricole, L''. He retired from acting in 1987. Partial filmography * ''Goha'' (1958) - Sayed Khamis * ''Suivez-moi jeune homme'' (1958) - Chauffeur de taxi * ''The Burning Court (film), The Burning Court'' (1962) - Le Bijoutier * ''La Poupée (film), La Poupée'' (1962) - Joachim * ''Trafics dans l'ombre'' (1964) - Lamorie * ''Les pieds dans le plâtre'' (1965) - M. Gaby * ''Mazel Tov ou le Mariage'' (1968) - M. Avram * ''Z (1969 film), Z'' (1969) - Bozzini (uncredited) * ''Jeff (1969 film), Jeff'' (1969) - Zucci * ''Et qu'ça saute!'' (1970) * ''Donkey Skin (film), Donkey Skin'' (1970) - Le chef des taill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandria
Alexandria ( ; ) is the List of cities and towns in Egypt#Largest cities, second largest city in Egypt and the List of coastal settlements of the Mediterranean Sea, largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile Delta, Nile River delta. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of Hellenic civilisation, eventually replacing Memphis, Egypt, Memphis, in present-day Greater Cairo, as Egypt's capital. Called the "Bride of the Mediterranean" and "Pearl of the Mediterranean Coast" internationally, Alexandria is a popular tourist destination and an important industrial centre due to its natural gas and petroleum, oil pipeline transport, pipelines from Suez. The city extends about along the northern coast of Egypt and is the largest city on the Mediterranean, the List of cities and towns in Egypt#Largest cities, second-largest in Egypt (after Cairo), the List of largest cities in the Arab world, fourth- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bar At The Crossing
''The Bar at the Crossing'' () is a 1972 French adventure film directed by Alain Levent. It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival. It stars Belgian singer Jacques Brel. Plot Vincent Van Horst (Jacques Brel) is a hard-drinking bon viveur who loves his freedom and his women. In 1916, he leaves Europe, which is torn apart by the war, and moves to Canada, intending to meet up with Maria, the only woman he ever loved. On the way to Canada, he meets a young boy who dreams about fighting in the European war. When Vincent arrives at the Bar de la fourche, managed by Maria, he finds her looking older. He finds consolation in another woman, Annie, who looks down on him and drives Vincent and Olivier to fight a duel against each other. Cast * Jacques Brel as Vincent van Horst * Rosy Varte as Maria * Pierre-François Pistorio as Olivier * Isabelle Huppert as Annie * Malka Ribowska as Jane Holly * Bernard La Jarrige as Nicky Holly * Gabriel Jabbour as Mosé * Gérar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Male Film Actors
French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), a 2008 film * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a type of military jacket or tunic * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French (catheter scale), a unit of measurement * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French Revolution (other) * French River (other), several rivers and other places * Frenching (other) Frenching may refer to: * Frenching (automobile), recessing or moul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader Mohammad Najibullah says that Afghanistan's 1978 Communist revolution is "not reversible," and that any opposition parties will have to align with Communist goals. * January 4 – ** 1987 Maryland train collision: An Amtrak train en route from Washington, D.C. to Boston collides with Conrail engines at Chase, Maryland, United States, killing 16 people. ** Televangelist Oral Roberts announces to his viewers that unless they donate $8 million to his ministry by March 31, God will "call [him] home." * January 15 – Hu Yaobang, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, is forced into retirement by political conservatives. * January 16 – León Febres Cordero, president of Ecuador, is kidnapped for 11 hours by followers of imprisoned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1922 Births
Events January * January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes. * January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann, the day after Éamon de Valera resigns. * January 11 – The first successful insulin treatment of diabetes is made, by Frederick Banting in Toronto. * January 15 – Michael Collins (Irish leader), Michael Collins becomes Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State. * January 26 – Italian forces occupy Misrata, Italian Libya, Libya; the Pacification of Libya, reconquest of Libya begins. February * February 6 ** Pope Pius XI (Achille Ratti) succeeds Pope Benedict XV, to become the 259th pope. ** The Washington Naval Treaty, Five Power Naval Disarmament Treaty is signed between the United States, United Kingdom, Empire of Japan, Japan, French Third Republic, France and Kingdom of Italy, Italy. Japan returns some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Men And A Cradle
''Three Men and a Cradle'' () is a 1985 French comedy film by Coline Serreau. The film was remade in Hollywood as ''Three Men and a Baby'' in 1987, which subsequently inspired nine adaptations in seven languages. Plot Jacques, Pierre, and Michel, three bachelors, share a spacious apartment in the heart of Paris. One evening, during a party held in their apartment, Jacques, a professional steward, agrees to act as a courier for a package that a friend will deliver to him the next day. With little time to inform his friends, he departs for the Far East for several weeks. Upon the arrival of the "package", Jacques' roommates discover the baby seems to be Jacques' daughter, sent by her mother, Sylvia, citing her work commitments as preventing her from caring for the child. Reluctantly, the two friends, unaccustomed to the responsibilities of parenthood, find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of caring for an infant—feeding, changing diapers, and enduring sleepless nights. One ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julien Fontanes, Magistrat
''Julien Fontanes, magistrat'' is a French police television series. It has been distributed since 1980 on TF1 (France), the show remains active as of 1989. Plot This series features Julien Fontanes, judge by the Ministry of Justice to review the files clemency. Cast Main characters * Jacques Morel as Judge Julien Fontanes * André Falcon as The Cardonnois * Jean-Claude Calon as Patrick * Françoise Fleury as Hélène Recurring characters * Jacques Lalande as Taybosc * Antoinette Moya as Marthe * Jacques Alric as Robert * Jacqueline Doyen as Sophie Legros * Victor Garrivier as Commissioner Pagnoz * Jean-Claude Narcy as TV Host * Odette Laure as Mémaine * Paul Bisciglia as Albert Piot * Georges Werler as Doctor Combes * Michel Tugot-Doris as Bordier * Corinne Lahaye as Isabelle * Jean-Marie Bernicat as Brulier * Yves Arcanel as The Houen * Philippe Moreau as Blériot Guest * Bernard Le Coq as Judge Gallie * Françoise Brion as Madame The Cardonnois * Serge Sauvion as René ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Womanlight
''Womanlight'' () is a 1979 film by Costa-Gavras based on the 1977 novel '' Clair de femme'' by Romain Gary.Razón y fe: Revista hispano-americana de cultura 1979 En la actualidad Costa— Gavras trabaja en el rodaje de su nuevo film, Claire de Femme, basado en una novela de Roman Gary, e interpretado por el inevitable Yves Montand y Romy Schneider. Una película que no tiene nada que ver con ... Cast * Yves Montand as Michel Follin * Romy Schneider as Lydia Tovalski * Romolo Valli as Galba * Lila Kedrova as Sonia Tovalski * Heinz Bennent as Georges * Roberto Benigni as The barman * Dieter Schidor as Sven Svensson * Catherine Allégret as The prostitute * François Perrot as Alain * Daniel Mesguich as Inspector Curbec * Gabriel Jabbour as Sacha * Jean-Claude Bouillaud as The pilot * Gabriel Dussurget as The theater director * Jacques Dynam as The taxi * Jean Reno as The cop * Michel Robin as The doctor * Miranda Campa as The maid * Giuliana Calandra Giuliana Calandra (10 Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Reasons
''State Reasons'' (, ) is a 1978 French-Italian political drama film written and directed by André Cayatte. Cast * Jean Yanne: Jean-Philippe Leroi * Monica Vitti: Angela Ravelli * Michel Bouquet: Francis Jobin * François Périer: Prof. Marrot * Jean-Claude Bouillon: Bernard Moulin * Georges Chamarat Georges Chamarat (30 March 1901 – 21 November 1982) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows between 1929 and 1981. He starred in the film '' The Adventures of Arsène Lupin'', which was entered into the ...: Gardener * Jean Rougerie: Prime Minister * Jess Hahn: CIA Agent * Hubert Gignoux: Minister of War * Gabriel Jabbour: Meslam * Michèle Lituac: Françoise References External links * 1978 films 1970s political drama films French political drama films Italian political drama films Films directed by André Cayatte 1978 drama films 1970s French films 1970s Italian films {{1970s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Rosa
''Madame Rosa'' () is a 1977 French drama film directed by Moshé Mizrahi, adapted from the 1975 novel '' The Life Before Us'' by Romain Gary. It stars Simone Signoret and Samy Ben-Youb, and tells the story of an elderly Jewish woman and former prostitute in Paris who cares for a number of children, including an adolescent Algerian boy. The film required a transformation in Signoret's appearance as Madame Rosa. The film was viewed in context of Arab–Israeli conflicts, and received positive reviews. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, while Signoret won the César Award for Best Actress for her performance. Plot In Belleville, Paris, Madame Rosa, an elderly French Jew and Holocaust survivor who worked as a prostitute, now runs a boarding home for the children of prostitutes. One of them is Momo, an Algerian boy who is believed to be 11. Although Madame Rosa is Jewish and sometimes makes racist comments about Momo, she raises Momo as a Muslim in respec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Porter From Maxim's (1976 Film)
''The Porter from Maxim's'' (French: ''Le chasseur de chez Maxim's'') is a 1976 French comedy film directed by Claude Vital and starring Michel Galabru, Jean Lefebvre Jean Marcel Lefebvre (3 October 1919Some sources indicate he was born in 1922. – 9 July 2004) was a French film actor. His erratic studies were interrupted by World War II. Taken prisoner and then requisitioned as a laborer, he escaped to joi ... and Marie-Hélène Breillat. It is based on the 1923 play of the same name which has been made into several film adaptations.Rearick p.245 Cast References Bibliography * Rearick, Charles. ''Paris Dreams, Paris Memories: The City and Its Mystique''. Stanford University Press, 2011. External links * 1976 films French comedy films 1970s French-language films 1976 comedy films Films directed by Claude Vital Films set in Paris French films based on plays Remakes of French films 1970s French films Films scored by Paul Misraki Films based on works by Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
