Cast: Jacques Perrin

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jacques Perrin. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Cinema Paradiso

1988 · Movie · 155 min. · Italy

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Philippe Noiret · Marco Leonardi · Salvatore Cascio · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Cinema Paradiso (1988) tells the heartwarming tale of a young lad named Salvatore residing in a quaint Italian hamlet. His world is transformed when the local cinema operator, played by Philippe Noiret, introduces him to the enchanting world of filmmaking....

8.3

89K votes

8.3

89K votes

Oceans

2009 · Documentary · 100 min. · France

Direction Jacques Perrin · Jacques Cluzaud

Cast Jacques Perrin · Lancelot Perrin

Synopsis Oceans (2009) takes viewers on an immersive journey through the vast and mysterious underwater world. The documentary captures the thrill of navigating through a school of tuna, joining dolphins in their playful leaps, and encountering a great white shark up...

8.0

13K votes

8.0

13K votes

Z

1969 · Movie · 127 min. · Algeria

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Irene Papas · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Z (1969) unfolds in a nation governed by a delicate democracy, where law enforcement and the military are determined to eliminate any perceived threats from the political left. A prominent figure from the parliamentary opposition is assassinated on the street...

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7.8

6K votes

7.8

6K votes

The Chorus

2004 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Christophe Barratier

Cast Gérard Jugnot · François Berléand · Jean-Baptiste Maunier · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis The Chorus (2004) is a poignant tale set in 1948, where a music professor, Clement Mathieu, takes on the role of supervisor at a reformatory school for troubled youth. Upon arrival, he is shocked by the harsh and oppressive environment....

7.6

82K votes

7.6

82K votes

State of Siege

1972 · Movie · 125 min. · France

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Renato Salvatori · Jacques Weber · O.E. Hasse

Synopsis State of Siege (1972) unfolds against the backdrop of a tense interrogation of an American counterinsurgency operative, delving into the repercussions of the power struggle between Uruguay's ruling administration and the left-wing Tupamaro rebels. The narrative intricately weaves the personal...

7.6

3K votes

7.6

3K votes

Special Section

1975 · Movie · 118 min. · France

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Louis Seigner · Roland Bertin · Michael Lonsdale · Ivo Garrani

Synopsis Special Section (1975) unfolds in the tense atmosphere of France during World War II, under the shadow of German occupation. The narrative begins with the brutal murder of a German naval officer, an event that sends shockwaves through the region....

7.3

597 votes

7.3

597 votes

Everybody's Fine

1990 · Movie · 126 min. · Italy

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Michèle Morgan · Valeria Cavalli · Marino Cenna

Synopsis Everybody's Fine (1990) follows the story of Matteo Scuro, a retired Sicilian railroad worker portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, who is a widower with five children, all of whom have moved to the mainland and hold respectable positions. Matteo decides to...

7.3

737 votes

7.3

737 votes

Girl with a Suitcase

1961 · Movie · 121 min. · Italy

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Claudia Cardinale · Jacques Perrin · Luciana Angiolillo · Gian Maria Volonté

Synopsis Girl with a Suitcase (1961) follows the journey of Lorenzo, a 16-year-old from a affluent family in Parma, as he attempts to rectify the wrongs his elder brother has inflicted upon a performer named Aida. Through his acts of kindness...

7.2

1K votes

7.2

1K votes

Family Diary

1962 · Movie · 109 min. · Italy

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Jacques Perrin · Valeria Ciangottini · Salvo Randone

Synopsis Family Diary (1962) presents a poignant narrative of two brothers, Enrico and Lorenzo, who are separated after their mother's passing and subsequently reunited under somber conditions. Directed by Valerio Zurlini and based on Vasco Pratolini's novel, the film unfolds through...

7.2

466 votes

7.2

466 votes

The Young Girls of Rochefort

1967 · Movie · 125 min. · France

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Françoise Dorléac · Danielle Darrieux · George Chakiris

Synopsis The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) unfolds in the charming coastal town of Rochefort, where the enchanting musical twins Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) and Solange Garnier (Françoise Dorléac) reside. The sisters dedicate their time to teaching music and dance to the...

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7.2

1K votes

7.2

1K votes

7.1

370 votes

Corruption

1963 · Movie · 80 min. · Italy

7.1

178 votes

7.1

178 votes

The Truth

1960 · Movie · 130 min. · France

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Brigitte Bardot · Sami Frey · Charles Vanel · Marie-José Nat

Synopsis The Truth (1960) follows the gripping courtroom drama of Dominique Marceau, who stands accused of murdering Gilbert Tellier. The legal battle unfolds as attorneys fiercely debate the motives behind the crime, questioning whether it was a calculated act or a...

7.0

492 votes

7.0

492 votes

Direction Agnès Varda

Cast Anouk Aimée · Richard Berry · Nino Castelnuovo · Danielle Darrieux

Synopsis The Universe of Jacques Demy (1995) is a heartfelt tribute crafted by the spouse of the esteemed French filmmaker, who pays homage to her late husband's life and creative legacy. The documentary delves into his unique vision through a compilation...

6.9

90 votes

6.9

90 votes

Almost a man

1966 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Vittorio De Seta

Cast Jacques Perrin · Lea Padovani · Gianni Garko · Ilaria Occhini

Synopsis Almost a man (1966) follows the compelling journey of Jacques Perrin, who earned the Best Actor award at the 1966 Venice Film Festival for his intense performance as a young author spiraling into insanity. The film delves into the character's...

6.9

77 votes

6.9

77 votes

6.9

107 votes

6.7

93 votes

The Young Lieutenant

2005 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Xavier Beauvois

Cast Nathalie Baye · Jalil Lespert · Xavier Beauvois · Roschdy Zem

Synopsis The Young Lieutenant (2005) follows a newly minted police academy graduate from the coastal town of Le Havre who eagerly accepts a position in the demanding Parisian homicide division. His wife, a schoolteacher, is hesitant to join him in the...

6.6

200 votes

6.6

200 votes

The Search

1966 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction Angelino Fons

Cast Jacques Perrin · Emma Penella · Sara Lezana · Hugo Blanco

Synopsis The Search (1966) presents a grim narrative set in the urban landscape of Madrid during the early 20th century. The story delves into the harsh realities of city life, the loss of innocence, and the pervasive sense of unfulfillment. This...

6.6

643 votes

6.6

643 votes