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Le Choix Des Armes
''Choice of Arms'' (French: ''Le Choix des armes'') is a 1981 French crime film directed by Alain Corneau. The main roles are played by Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu. Although in structure a crime film, it is as much a character study of people under stress and an examination of aspects of French society. Plot Noël, a former gangster now breeding horses on his large estate outside Paris with his beautiful wife Nicole, has his quiet life turned upside down when two wanted crooks arrive in a stolen car. One is an old accomplice called Serge, fatally shot, while the other is a young psychotic called Mickey. When Serge dies, Noël buries him. Mickey goes into Paris and on his return finds two police detectives, Bonnardot and Sarlat, at Noël's house. After threatening them, he escapes and holes up with Dany, a friend in Paris. Thinking that Noël had betrayed him to the police, he turns up one evening as a dinner party is in progress and terrorises everybod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alain Corneau
Alain Corneau (7 August 1943 – 30 August 2010) was a French film director and writer. Corneau was born in Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret. Originally a musician, he worked with Costa-Gavras as an assistant, which was also his first opportunity to work with the actor Yves Montand, with whom he would collaborate three times later in his career, including '' Police Python 357'' (1976) and '' La Menace'' (1977). He directed Gérard Depardieu in the screen adaptation of '' Tous les matins du monde'' in 1991. Corneau died in Paris on 30 August 2010 from cancer, aged 67 and was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery. In 2024, Corneau was posthumously accused by Sarah Grappin of grooming her at 16. Filmography *'' France, Inc.'' (1973) *'' Police Python 357'' (1976) *'' La Menace'' (1977) *''Série noire'' (1979) *'' Choice of Arms'' (1981) *'' Fort Saganne'' (1984) *' (1986) *'' Nocturne Indien'' (1989) *'' Tous les Matins du Monde'' (1991) *''New World The term "New World" is used to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Galabru
Michel Louis Edmond Galabru (27 October 19224 January 2016) was a French actor. Career Galabru appeared in more than 250 films and worked with directors such as Bertrand Blier, Costa-Gavras, Luc Besson (for '' Subway''), and Jean-Luc Godard. He is also well known for his collaborations with Louis de Funès in ''Le gendarme de Saint-Tropez'', '' Le gendarme se marie'', '' Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres'', '' Le gendarme en balade'', '' Le gendarme à New York'', '' Le gendarme et les gendarmettes'', '' Le petit baigneur'', '' L'avare'', '' Jo (film)'' and '' Nous irons a Deauville'' (with Michel Serrault). He worked with the actors Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault in '' La Cage aux Folles'', '' La Cage aux Folles II'', and '' La Cage aux Folles 3: The Wedding''; and '' Le viager''. Selected filmography Awards In 1977, Galabru received a César for Best Actor for his portrayal of Joseph Bouvier in Bertrand Tavernier's ''The Judge and the Assassin ''The Judge and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Philippe Sarde
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Crime Films
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 mou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Crime Films
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 6 – A funeral service is held in West Germany for Nazi Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz following his death on December 24. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1981 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten films released in 1981 by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 20 – Former Governor of California and Ronald Reagan filmography, film actor Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, inaugurated president. * March 30 – The 53rd Academy Awards are postponed due to the Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan earlier that day. They are held the following day with a message from the President of the United States, President recorded for the ceremony prior to the assassination attempt. * May 16 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. UA was humiliated by the astronomical losses on the $40,000,000 movie ''Heaven's Gate (film), Heaven's Gate'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Anconina
Richard Anconina (; born 28 January 1953) is a French actor. He won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1983, and for Best Actor in 1989. Filmography *1977 : ''Comment se faire réformer'' directed by Philippe Clair *1978 : ''Les Réformés se portent bien'' directed by Philippe Clair *1979 : ''Démons de midi'' directed by Christian Paureilhe *1980 : '' Le Bar du téléphone'' directed by Claude Barrois – ''Boum-Boum'' *1980 : ''À vingt minutes par le R.E.R.'' *1980 : '' Inspecteur la Bavure'' directed by Claude Zidi – ''Philou'' *1981 : ''L'Arme au bleu'' *1981 : ''Asphalte'' directed by Denis Amar – ''un pilleur'' *1981 : ''La Provinciale'' directed by Claude Goretta *1981 : ''Le Petit Pommier'' directed by Liliane de Kermadec *1981 : ''Une robe noire pour un tueur'' directed by José Giovanni – ''un jeune drogué'' *1981 : '' Le Choix des armes'' directed by Alain Corneau – ''Dany'' *1982 : ''Emmenez-moi au théâtre : L'étrangleur s'excite'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étienne Chicot
Étienne Chicot (5 May 1949 – 7 August 2018) was a French actor and composer. . ''Stephane Larue''. Retrieved 8 August 2018. Filmography Theatre References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chicot, Etienne French male film actors 1949 births 2018 deaths 20th-century French male actors[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Marquand
Christian Henri Marquand (15 March 1927 – 22 November 2000) was a French actor. Early life Marquand was born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, to a Spanish father and an Arab mother. He was the brother of actor Serge Marquand and filmmaker Nadine Trintignant. Career Marquand's first film appearance was in 1946, as a footman in Jean Cocteau's ''Beauty and the Beast'' (''La Belle et la Bête''). After a few more small parts, he was prominently featured in Christian-Jaque's '' Lucrèce Borgia'' (1953) as one of Lucrezia's lovers, and as an Austrian soldier in Luchino Visconti's '' Senso'' (1954). In 1956, he was directed by Roger Vadim in '' And God Created Woman'' (''Et Dieu... créa la femme'') opposite Brigitte Bardot. That film's success led to starring roles in the movies '' No Sun in Venice'' (1957), ''Temptation'' (1959), and '' The Big Show'' (1960) and leads opposite actresses Maria Schell, Jean Seberg, and Annie Girardot. In 1962, Marquand appeared as French Nava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin (; born 21 June 1950) is a César Award-winning French actor. He quit his studies when he was 17 to become an actor. He took on a role in ''Vous n'aurez pas l'Alsace et la Lorraine'' in 1977 on an offer from the actor Coluche. He received the Prix Jean Gabin in 1982 for his role in '' Une étrange affaire''. In 1995 he won a César Award for Best Actor with '' Le Fils préféré''. Other appearances include '' Une semaine de vacances'' and '' 3 zéros''. During the 2000s File:2000s decade montage3.png, From top left, clockwise: The Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center (1973–2001), World Trade Center on fire and the Statue of Liberty on the left during the September 11 attacks, terrorist attacks on Sep ..., he returned to the big screen with popular comedies. In 2001, he received the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role with '' The Taste of Others (Le Goût des autres)''. He is married to Chantal Benoist, an actress, model and singer who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Jean-Claude Dauphin ( né Legrand; born 16 March 1948) is a French actor who is primarily known for national movie productions in France. He is an uncle to American actors Griffin Newman and James Newman as well as to chef Romilly Newman. Biography He is the son of actor Claude Dauphin and actress Maria Mauban, the grandson of the poet Maurice Étienne Legrand and nephew host Jean Nohain, his father's brother. At Lycée Paul-Valéry in Paris, he studied in the class of Latinist Bernard Mortureux, a specialist in Seneca. His debut, in 1968, in ''Adolphe ou l'Âge tendre'' (Adolphe or the tender Age), directed by Bernard Toublanc-Michel, made him famo In 1969, he plays Claude Jade's fiancé in '' The Witness''. At the time, Claude Jade and Jean-Claude Dauphin were a couple. Jade later wrote in her autobiography ''Baisers envolés'': "He was charming, funny, intelligent, and I was not long in going out with him. With our fair complexion and fine features, we could have pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerard Depardieu
Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, consisting of two meaningful constituents put together. In this case, those constituents are ''gari'' > ''ger-'' (meaning 'spear') and -''hard'' (meaning 'hard/strong/brave'). Common forms of the name are Gerard (English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, Polish and Catalan); Gerrard (English, Scottish, Irish); (Italian, and Spanish); ( Portuguese); (Italian); (Northern Italian, now only a surname); (variant forms and , now only surnames, French); ( Irish); Gerhardt and Gerhart/Gerhard/Gerhardus (German, Dutch, and Afrikaans); ( Hungarian); ( Lithuanian) and / ( Latvian); (Greece). A few abbreviated forms are Gerry and Jerry (English); (German) and (Afrikaans and Dutch); (Afrikaans and Dutch); (Afrikaans); (Dutch) and ( Bulgarian). The introduction of the name 'Gerard' into the English language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
