Jacques Besnard

Jacques Besnard

Jacques Besnard was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to French comedy cinema. He began his career in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant director under notable filmmakers such as Maurice Régamey, Yves Robert, and Alberto Lattuada. In 1962, Besnard became the first assistant director to André Hunebelle, collaborating on films like Les Mystères de Paris (1962) and the Fantômas series. He made his directorial debut with Le Grand Restaurant (1966), co-written with Louis de Funès, which became a significant box office success. Besnard continued to direct comedies throughout the 1970s, including Le Fou du labo 4 (1967) and La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée (1976). In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to television, directing various TV movies and series. Besnard's work is characterized by its humor and collaboration with prominent French actors.

  • Title: Jacques Besnard
  • Popularity: 1.538
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1929-07-15
  • Place of Birth: Le Petit-Quevilly, Seine-Maritime, France
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Jacques Besnard Movies

  • 1955
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    Rififi

    Rififi

    7.8 1955 HD

    Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend...

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  • 1955
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    Série noire

    Série noire

    2 1955 HD

    Léo Fardier is a police inspector who goes to prison undercover as a convict. He shares a cell with Mariani, a Corsican mafioso, whose trust...

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  • 1992
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    Feu Adrien Muset

    Feu Adrien Muset

    2 1992 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Restaurant

    The Restaurant

    6.8 1966 HD

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  • 1976
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    Le Jour de gloire

    Le Jour de gloire

    5.5 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    5.3 1976 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Restroom Robbery

    The Restroom Robbery

    6.5 1975 HD

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  • 1973
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    Big Deal

    Big Deal

    2.7 1973 HD

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  • 1982
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    Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !

    Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !

    5.2 1982 HD

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  • 1967
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    The Looters

    The Looters

    3.5 1967 HD

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  • 1978
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    Général... nous voilà !

    Général... nous voilà !

    2 1978 HD

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  • 1978
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    Général... nous voilà !

    Général... nous voilà !

    2 1978 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Restaurant

    The Restaurant

    6.8 1966 HD

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  • 1976
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    French Undressing

    French Undressing

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    French Undressing

    French Undressing

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1959
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    Signed, Arsène Lupin

    Signed, Arsène Lupin

    6.5 1959 HD

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  • 2005
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    The Antidote

    The Antidote

    5.164 2005 HD

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  • 1967
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    The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    5.9 1967 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Restroom Robbery

    The Restroom Robbery

    6.5 1975 HD

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  • 1961
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    First Taste of Love

    First Taste of Love

    1 1961 HD

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  • 1967
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    The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    5.9 1967 HD

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  • 1967
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    The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    5.9 1967 HD

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  • 1964
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    Fantomas

    Fantomas

    6.8 1964 HD

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  • 1965
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    Fantomas Unleashed

    Fantomas Unleashed

    6.8 1965 HD

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  • 1964
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    OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok

    OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok

    7.8 1964 HD

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  • 1986
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    Appelez-moi Fouks

    Appelez-moi Fouks

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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