Cast: Romy Schneider

Direction René Clément

Cast Alain Delon · Maurice Ronet · Billy Kearns · Marie Laforêt

Synopsis Purple Noon (1960) follows the tale of Tom Ripley, portrayed by Alain Delon, an American sent to Europe with all expenses covered to persuade his friend, the wayward playboy Philippe Greenleaf (Maurice Ronet), to return to San Francisco as per...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Anthony Perkins · Romy Schneider · Jeanne Moreau · Orson Welles

Synopsis The Trial (1962) begins with Josef K. waking up to find police officers in his room, informing him that he is under arrest, though the charges against him remain unclear. Driven by a desire to understand the allegations and assert...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Helmut Berger · Romy Schneider · Trevor Howard · Silvana Mangano

Synopsis Ludwig II (1972) is a historical drama that chronicles the life of Ludwig, the King of Bavaria, from his ascension to the throne in 1864 to his tragic demise in 1886. The film portrays Ludwig as a romantic figure, deeply...

Direction Serge Bromberg · Ruxandra Medrea

Cast H.G. Clouzot · Romy Schneider · Serge Reggiani · Costa-Gavras

Synopsis Henri-George Clouzot's Inferno (2009) delves into the enigmatic story of a film that was never completed. In 1963, renowned director Henri-George Clouzot embarked on an ambitious project titled "L'Enfer," a psychological thriller centered around the destructive power of jealousy. With...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Michel Piccoli · Romy Schneider · Georges Wilson · Bernard Fresson

Synopsis Max and the Junkmen (1971) follows the story of Max, a disillusioned Parisian detective known for his wealth and detachment. Haunted by his inability to apprehend a gang of robbers, Max devises a daring plan to regain his reputation. He...

Direction Vittorio De Sica · Federico Fellini · Mario Monicelli · Luchino Visconti

Cast Anita Ekberg · Sophia Loren · Romy Schneider · Peppino De Filippo

Synopsis Boccaccio '70 (1962) is a captivating collection of four distinct stories, each helmed by a prominent Italian director. The first segment, directed by Luchino Visconti, revolves around a billboard featuring a provocatively dressed woman that magically comes to life, causing...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Michel Piccoli · Romy Schneider · Lea Massari · Gérard Lartigau

Synopsis The Things of Life (1970) centers on a pivotal car accident that disrupts the life of Pierre, a middle-aged man grappling with a midlife crisis. Pierre's world is fraught with challenges, including strained relationships with his son, his wife, and...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Tom Tryon · John Huston · Romy Schneider · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis The Cardinal (1963) follows the journey of an Irish American clergyman whose unwavering dedication to social causes propels him through a complex web of ecclesiastical politics, ultimately elevating him to the prestigious position of Cardinal. Spanning multiple continents, this sweeping...

Direction Claude Miller

Cast Lino Ventura · Michel Serrault · Romy Schneider · Guy Marchand

Synopsis The Inquisitor (1981) follows Inspector Gallien as he delves into the disturbing case of the rape and murder of two young girls. The primary suspect is attorney Jerome Martinaud, but the evidence linking him to the crimes is largely circumstantial....

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Yves Montand · Romy Schneider · Sami Frey · Umberto Orsini

Synopsis César and Rosalie (1972) follows the story of Rosalie, a woman who navigates a complex love triangle after her amicable divorce. She spends her time between her mother's home, where she lives with her siblings and daughter, and the residence...

Direction Andrzej Zulawski

Cast Romy Schneider · Fabio Testi · Jacques Dutronc · Claude Dauphin

Synopsis That Most Important Thing: Love (1975) follows the story of Servais Mont, a talented photographer who crosses paths with Nadine Chevalier, an actress known for her roles in low-budget, soft-core films. Eager to assist her, Servais secures funds from loan...

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Romy Schneider · Harvey Keitel · Harry Dean Stanton · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Death Watch (1980) follows Roddy, a man equipped with a camera surgically placed in his brain. He is recruited by a television executive to covertly capture the life of Katherine, a woman battling a terminal illness, for a controversial reality...

Direction Alain Cavalier

Cast Romy Schneider · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Henri Serre · Diane Lepvrier

Synopsis Fire and Ice (1962) follows the story of Clément, a captivating yet sullen individual who is the offspring of a prosperous industrialist. Clément leads a secretive existence as a key figure in an extremist group with right-wing leanings. After being...

Direction Robert Enrico

Cast Philippe Noiret · Romy Schneider · Jean Bouise · Madeleine Ozeray

Synopsis The Old Gun (1975) follows the story of a disillusioned and aging French doctor, portrayed by Philippe Noiret. Set during the tumultuous period of the Nazi occupation, the narrative takes a dark turn when Noiret's beloved wife and daughter fall...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Romy Schneider · Bruno Cremer · Claude Brasseur · Arlette Bonnard

Synopsis A Simple Story (1978) follows the life of Marie, a 38-year-old woman navigating the complexities of her personal life after a divorce. She is involved with a man named Serge and faces a difficult decision regarding an unplanned pregnancy. Marie...

Direction Pierre Granier-Deferre

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Romy Schneider · Maurice Biraud · Paul Amiot

Direction Jacques Deray

Cast Alain Delon · Romy Schneider · Maurice Ronet · Jane Birkin

Synopsis The Swimming Pool (1969) follows the story of Jean-Paul (Alain Delon), a writer who is currently unemployed and engaged in a romantic relationship with Marianne (Romy Schneider), a prosperous journalist. As they enjoy their time in a swimming pool in...

Direction Pierre Gaspard-Huit

Cast Romy Schneider · Alain Delon · Micheline Presle · Sophie Grimaldi

Synopsis Christine (1958) unfolds in Vienna, 1906, where a deep and intense romantic tale blossoms between Franz Lobheiner, portrayed by Alain Delon, and the youthful Christine, played by Romy Schneider. However, Franz is already involved with the married Baroness von Eggersdorf....

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Romy Schneider · Rod Steiger · François Maistre · Paolo Giusti

Synopsis Innocents with Dirty Hands (1975) unfolds in the picturesque setting of Saint Tropez, France, where Julie Wormser and her paramour, writer Jeff Marle, devise a scheme to eliminate Julie's affluent but troubled husband, Louis. Louis, plagued by impotence and excessive...

Direction Carl Foreman

Cast Vince Edwards · Albert Finney · George Hamilton · Melina Mercouri

Synopsis The Victors (1963) presents a sweeping narrative of a group of American soldiers as they navigate the complexities of World War II across Europe. The film delves into the lives of these soldiers, showcasing their camaraderie, struggles, and triumphs amidst...