Pierre Tornade

Pierre Tornade

Pierre Tornade (21 January 1930 – 7 March 2012) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 120 films and television shows between 1956 and 1998. He was born Pierre Tournadre on 21 January 1930 in Bort-les-Orgues in the department of Corrèze. He began his theatrical career at 25 in Elle est folle, Carole at the théâtre du Palais-Royal. In 1956, he played in the musical comedy Irma la douce by Alexandre Breffort and Marguerite Monnot and then made his film debut in Les Truands, where he adopted his stage name, Tornade. The next year, he played a theater role in Pericles, Prince of Tyre before joining the Branquignols troupe of Robert Dhéry, which also included Jean Lefebvre, Michel Serrault and Micheline Dax. He then became very demanded on television and appeared in several sitcoms such as Thierry la Fronde (1963), Le Chevalier d'Harmental (1966), Les Sept de l'escalier quinze B (1967) and Les Dossiers de l'agence O (1968). Because of his tall and imposing stature, he often appeared as a policeman or a soldier. His most famous roles were the father's victim in The Common Man (1975), Captain Dumont in the series Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to? (1973) and commissioner Florimond Faroux in the series Nestor Burma. A famous voice actor, he moonlighted as village chief Vitalstatistix in animated films Asterix le Gaul (1967), Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) and The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976). He later voiced Averell Dalton in Lucky Luke animated films Daisy Town (1971) and La Ballade des Dalton (1978) and Lucky Luke the Lucky Cowboy (1983). He also voiced Obelix in four other animated films of Asterix, these include Asterix Versus Caesar (1985), Asterix in Britain (1986), Asterix and the Big Fight (1989) and Asterix Conquers America (1994). He was named Chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of Merit in 1996. Tornade died on 7 March 2012 in Rambouillet hospital after several days in a coma. He had fallen accidentally in the stairway of his Yvelines residence the previous week and had been comatose since then. Source: Article "Pierre Tornade" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Pierre Tornade
  • Popularity: 2.307
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1930-01-21
  • Place of Birth: Bort-les-Orgues, Corrèze, France
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  • Also Known As: Pierre Tournadre
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Pierre Tornade Movies

  • 1969
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    Three Men on a Horse

    Three Men on a Horse

    1 1969 HD

    A man has found a way to win any bet he places on a horse. However, he himself must never be the person to place the bet.

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  • 1967
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    Asterix the Gaul

    Asterix the Gaul

    6.432 1967 HD

    In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the...

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  • 1986
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    Le Dindon

    Le Dindon

    4 1986 HD

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  • 1968
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    Asterix and Cleopatra

    Asterix and Cleopatra

    6.9 1968 HD

    Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and...

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  • 1976
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    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

    The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

    7.3 1976 HD

    Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar...

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  • 1973
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    I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything

    I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything

    5.263 1973 HD

    Pierre Gastié-Leroy is the son of a wealthy director of a factory of weapon manufacturing. Despite his parents, two generous uncles and a...

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  • 1977
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    Dis bonjour à la dame !..

    Dis bonjour à la dame !..

    3 1977 HD

    Robert Ferry, a PTT employee, is having problems with his two sons. The elder has impregnated his girlfriend, a young hippie, and the younger,...

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  • 1976
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    Le Jour de gloire

    Le Jour de gloire

    5.597 1976 HD

    In 1944, a retired German detachment found itself stranded in a French town. The inhabitants try to live in good harmony with the occupants. But one...

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  • 1977
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    Stop Fooling Around... Soldier!

    Stop Fooling Around... Soldier!

    3.7 1977 HD

    At a French military outpost, a group of lackadaisical servicemen find plenty of time to make trouble, enjoy nature and pursue beautiful women.

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  • 1975
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    The Common Man

    The Common Man

    7 1975 HD

    Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's...

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  • 1975
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    The French Detective

    The French Detective

    6.8 1975 HD

    When political thugs murder an opponent's volunteer and also kill a cop, chief inspector Verjeat believes the politician who hired them is as guilty...

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  • 1965
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    The Gendarme in New York

    The Gendarme in New York

    6.3 1965 HD

    Sergeant Cruchot and his faithful comrades have been sent to the International Congress of Gendarmerie in N.Y.

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  • 1969
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    The Devil by the Tail

    The Devil by the Tail

    6.1 1969 HD

    In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of...

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  • 1983
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    Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

    Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose

    6.2 1983 HD

    The cowboy Lucky Luke tracks the Dalton brothers who escaped from prison and are seeking refuge in Canada.

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  • 1967
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    Cette nuit-là à Bethléem

    Cette nuit-là à Bethléem

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1968
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    Beru and These Women

    Beru and These Women

    3.2 1968 HD

    Inspector Bérurier, having inherited a mansion three years earlier, comes to collect rent from the tenant when the latter is murdered under...

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  • 1974
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    Shut Up, Gulli

    Shut Up, Gulli

    6 1974 HD

    A TV channel organizes a super-8 competition, and Kenavec family decides to film their small village in Brittany.

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  • 1981
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    Le Chêne d'Allouville

    Le Chêne d'Allouville

    5.6 1981 HD

    The small Norman village of Allouville is proud of its thousand-year-old oak tree. But one day, a project of enlargement threatens the tree. The...

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  • 1963
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    The Reluctant Spy

    The Reluctant Spy

    7 1963 HD

    Stanislas Dubois is the manager of a successful advertising agency. One day, he comes up against an imposing woman who foists on him a cumbersome...

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  • 1967
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    The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    5.941 1967 HD

    This talkative and unevenly paced feature finds Fou (Jean Lefebvre) the inventor of a gas that makes the users fall in love. He is chased by his...

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  • 1974
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    Impossible Is Not French

    Impossible Is Not French

    6.6 1974 HD

    Antoine, an accountant by trade, becomes a private detective to support his family. His wanderings lead him to transport a cargo of malachite to Le...

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  • 1964
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    Les Gorilles

    Les Gorilles

    5.5 1964 HD

    A confused pair of airport luggage carriers get involved in the disappearance of some suitcases.

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  • 1975
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    The Dangerous Mission

    The Dangerous Mission

    4 1975 HD

    1944. A young French soldier is involved, without really wanting it, into American operations for Liberation.

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  • 1974
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    Le Permis de conduire

    Le Permis de conduire

    6.2 1974 HD

    Michel Martenot (Louis Velle) works in a bank consumption, is recommended and intended for children. His professional skills were appreciated by his...

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  • 1964
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    Le petit Nicolas

    Le petit Nicolas

    1 1964 HD

    At school, Nicolas is falsely accused of misbehaving and is expelled. On school photo day, Nicolas will try to prove his innocence, with disastrous...

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  • 1985
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    Asterix vs. Caesar

    Asterix vs. Caesar

    6.516 1985 HD

    Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are...

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  • 1981
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    Signé Furax

    Signé Furax

    4.7 1981 HD

    The notorious and mysterious criminal Furax steals France's famous monuments, replacing them with replicas.

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  • 1975
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    Raging Fists

    Raging Fists

    1 1975 HD

    Tony and Nanar, two teenagers who met in reform school, are part of a gang of idle, penniless youngsters from the Paris suburbs. Together, they go to...

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  • 1973
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    Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to?

    Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to?

    7.3 1973 HD

    1940: During the chaotic running fights of the French army the 7th company disappears - nobody knows they've been taken captive. Only their scouting...

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  • 1988
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    Les Gauloises blondes

    Les Gauloises blondes

    3.1 1988 HD

    In the year 100, the village of Lutèce was invaded by a Roman troop. The Gauls decide to send their naked women to confuse them.

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  • 1966
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    Tender Scoundrel

    Tender Scoundrel

    5.2 1966 HD

    Tony Maréchal is a professional seducer. Having conquered countless women, proclaims that there is none that can resist his charm. To prove...

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  • 1978
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    Général... nous voilà !

    Général... nous voilà !

    2 1978 HD

    A comedy directed by Jacques Besnard.

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  • 1957
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    Crazy in the Noodle

    Crazy in the Noodle

    6.1 1957 HD

    Pierre Cousin, a depressive compositor, wants to die. After five vain attempts at committing suicide, he decides to hire professional hit men to do...

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  • 1974
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    Operation Lady Marlene

    Operation Lady Marlene

    5 1974 HD

    Robert Lamoureux plays a General in the Resistance. With an unlikely team of French patriots, he easily outwits the buffoonish Germans and steals the...

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  • 1976
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    Forget Me, Mandoline

    Forget Me, Mandoline

    2.5 1976 HD

    The young and charming Mandoline, accountant of the advertising agency Publi-Pub, has stolen documents proving that the company kept double accounts....

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  • 1963
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    Bebert and the Train

    Bebert and the Train

    6.3 1963 HD

    The Martin family is shopping in a department store. Tiennot is responsible for looking after his little brother, Bébert, but he prefers to...

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  • 1966
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    A Woman in White Revolts

    A Woman in White Revolts

    6 1966 HD

    Preparing her gynecology thesis, Claude Sauvage, at the urging of a village doctor, Vincent Ferrière, agrees to replace him for a few days....

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  • 1965
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    Les baratineurs

    Les baratineurs

    4 1965 HD

    A precious work of art from the Italian Renaissance is stolen and passes through many hands before ending up in the shed of the farmhouse of Mr. and...

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  • 1965
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    Song of the World

    Song of the World

    1 1965 HD

    In Haute-Provence, two rival farming clans clash over the four seasons of the year. A young lumberjack, who has gone up to Rebeillard country to fell...

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  • 1967
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    The Oldest Profession

    The Oldest Profession

    5.1 1967 HD

    A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.

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  • 1971
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    Daisy Town

    Daisy Town

    6.6 1971 HD

    When the members of a caravan of pioneers find a daisy growing in the middle of the desert they decide to stop there and to build their town on this...

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  • 1969
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    Faites donc plaisir aux amis

    Faites donc plaisir aux amis

    4.5 1969 HD

    Jean-Louis, a garage worker and womanizer, asks his friend and boss to reverse roles for a while, to make his brother, who has just arrived from...

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  • 1988
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    To Our Late Husband

    To Our Late Husband

    4.5 1988 HD

    The widow of a thief learns that the chateau she lives in has a fortune in gold hidden somewhere.

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  • 1975
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    The Seventh Company Has Been Found

    The Seventh Company Has Been Found

    7.3 1975 HD

    The second part of the Seventh Company adventures.

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  • 1980
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    Le Charlatan

    Le Charlatan

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1959
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    Nina

    Nina

    3 1959 HD

    A husband plans to shoot the man having an affair with his wife, but both come to realise their desire to escape the tyrannical woman in their lives.

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  • 1968
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    Salut Berthe !

    Salut Berthe !

    4.429 1968 HD

    Adrien Chautard, a major industrialist from Abidjan, has been chosen to replace an expert on the official Ivory Coast delegation sent to Paris to...

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  • 1964
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    Jaloux comme un tigre

    Jaloux comme un tigre

    2 1964 HD

    Henri has a beautiful wife, Sophie. Unfortunately, suffering from an unhealthy jealousy, he spends much of his time watching his wife's every move,...

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  • 1979
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    Le Plus Heureux des trois

    Le Plus Heureux des trois

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1986
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    Les Dégourdis de la onzième

    Les Dégourdis de la onzième

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1974
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    Le Charlatan

    Le Charlatan

    1 1974 HD

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  • 1989
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    Asterix and the Big Fight

    Asterix and the Big Fight

    6.3 1989 HD

    Gaullish custom requires that a would-be chief must challenge and defeat another to become the leader of two tribes. Vitalstatistix is not perturbed...

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  • 1991
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    L'Huissier

    L'Huissier

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Restaurant

    The Restaurant

    6.796 1966 HD

    A great French restaurant's owner, Monsieur Septime, is thrust into intrigue and crime, when one of his famous guests disappears.

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  • 1977
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    Le Passe-muraille

    Le Passe-muraille

    2.2 1977 HD

    A man learns one night that he can walk through walls, and uses this skill to get back at a nasty new boss, to rob banks, and to romance an overly...

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  • 1968
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    The Little Bather

    The Little Bather

    6.638 1968 HD

    Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company...

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  • 1968
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    A Strange Kind of Colonel

    A Strange Kind of Colonel

    5.5 1968 HD

    Barton and Cutterfeet, two London mobsters, team up with stripper Marina to pull off the big jobs. But the arrival of a rival who signs his crimes...

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  • 1966
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    Three Disordered Children

    Three Disordered Children

    5.2 1966 HD

    A man falsely recognize two teenagers and one child as his own children in order to avoid jail so his life becomes more and more chaotic.

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  • 1969
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    L'Auvergnat et l'Autobus

    L'Auvergnat et l'Autobus

    1 1969 HD

    Julien Brûlebois, a brave peasant from Auvergne, learns that he has been summoned to Strasbourg to collect an inheritance. Amazed by the...

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  • 1966
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    Funny Money

    Funny Money

    5.2 1966 HD

    Fulbert is a sidewalk artist who is duped into working for a counterfeiter. He accompanies a woman posing as a grieving widow on a trip to Spain in a...

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  • 1983
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    Salut la puce

    Salut la puce

    5.7 1983 HD

    Robert Dumortier and his son "La Puce" live on a barge moored to an island of the Seine and Robert dreams of cruising remote and exotic seas.

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  • 1967
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    The Night of the Generals

    The Night of the Generals

    6.8 1967 HD

    A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects,...

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  • 1974
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    Antoine and Sebastian

    Antoine and Sebastian

    1 1974 HD

    Antoine has raised Sébastien, the son of a friend who was killed in a plane crash. Sébastien is doing his military service and Antoine...

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  • 1968
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    The Tattoo

    The Tattoo

    6.378 1968 HD

    An art dealer wants to buy a Modigliani, which is tattooed on the back of an old soldier.

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  • 1959
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    La Nuit de Tom Brown

    La Nuit de Tom Brown

    1 1959 HD

    How did Master Brown turn from a man of faith into a cantankerous, distrustful and cynical man? Nathaniel Hawthorne's character recounts the night...

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  • 1986
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    Asterix in Britain

    Asterix in Britain

    6.8 1986 HD

    One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help. They must face fog, rain, warm...

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  • 1971
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    The Hideout

    The Hideout

    2 1971 HD

    A jewel thief hides his loot in a WELL while escaping. He returns several years later only to find there is a Resort on the site and the well is the...

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  • 1969
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    The Brain

    The Brain

    7.339 1969 HD

    Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know...

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  • 1973
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    The Right of the Maddest

    The Right of the Maddest

    5.8 1973 HD

    The guardian of a nursing home lends a compassionate ear to the complaints of two new pensioners who love each other and have only one dream: to see...

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  • 1956
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    Les Truands

    Les Truands

    4.5 1956 HD

    "Thieves We Are" - In flashback, the audience learns why 104-year-old Amedee steals the watch belonging to the town mayor. The story develops into a...

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  • 1967
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    Deux Romains en Gaule

    Deux Romains en Gaule

    6.5 1967 HD

    This film is directly inspired by Asterix, created by René Goscinny and Albert UDERZO, chronicles the adventures of a little boy, Antoine,...

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  • 1957
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    That damn Amédée

    That damn Amédée

    5.5 1957 HD

    Mr. Placard, impresario of shock, lost the headliner of his show, Elia Tarti. Amédée introduces himself, he can highlight his gifts of...

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  • 1968
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    Les Dossiers de l'Agence O

    Les Dossiers de l'Agence O

    10 1968 HD

    L’Agence O is a famous Parisian private detective firm. Its premises are located in the Passage Choiseul. In front, Torrence leads the shop. In...

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  • 1965
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    Seule a Paris

    Seule a Paris

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1988
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    La Belle Anglaise

    La Belle Anglaise

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nestor Burma

    Nestor Burma

    6.1 1991 HD

    Cynical private detective Nestor Burma investigating murders, missing persons, kidnapping and extortion cases in every arrondissement of Paris.

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  • 1968
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    L'Homme du Picardie

    L'Homme du Picardie

    6.5 1968 HD

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  • 1967
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    L'Amateur

    L'Amateur

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1988
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    Palace

    Palace

    6.7 1988 HD

    The action takes place - as the title suggests - in a Palace, a really nice hotel. Funny scenes happen in different places: the kitchen, the...

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  • 1967
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    Vidocq

    Vidocq

    10 1967 HD

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  • 1975
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    Midi Première

    Midi Première

    10 1975 HD

    Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975...

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  • 1972
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    Pot-Bouille

    Pot-Bouille

    1 1972 HD

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  • 1984
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    Lucky Luke

    Lucky Luke

    6.5 1984 HD

    Lucky Luke, with his horse Double Six, travels the Old West to right wrongs and bring evildoers (usually his traditional enemies the Dalton Brothers)...

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