Cast: Paul Frankeur

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


The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

1972 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

7.5

9K votes

7.5

9K votes

Second Breath

1966 · Movie · 144 min. · France

Direction Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast Lino Ventura · Paul Meurisse · Raymond Pellegrin · Christine Fabréga

Synopsis Second Breath (1966) follows the thrilling escapades of Gustave Manda, alias Gu, a notorious criminal who successfully breaks out of prison. His journey takes him to Paris, where he reunites with his accomplice Manouche and other associates, only to become...

7.5

1K votes

7.5

1K votes

The Phantom of Liberty

1974 · Movie · 104 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Michel Piccoli · Jean Rochefort · Michael Lonsdale · Monica Vitti

Synopsis The Phantom of Liberty (1974) is a cinematic journey into the surreal, crafted by the master of the genre, Luis Buñuel. This film is a collection of loosely connected vignettes, each more bizarre than the last. One of the most...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

The Big Day (Holiday)

1949 · Movie · 81 min. · France

Direction Jacques Tati

Cast Jacques Tati · Santa Relli · Guy Decomble · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis The Big Day (Holiday) (1949) is a heartwarming tale set in the small town of 'Sainte-Severe-sur-Indre', where an annual fair brings the community together for a single day. The townsfolk often ridicule François, the postman, for his seemingly outdated methods....

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

Marie-Octobre

1959 · Movie · 94 min. · France

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Bernard Blier · Robert Dalban · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis Marie-Octobre (1959) unfolds fifteen years after the conclusion of World War II, as a group of former resistance fighters are reunited by Marie-Octobre. The gathering aims to revisit a pivotal night from their past, where they hope to uncover the...

7.0

283 votes

7.0

283 votes

The Milky Way

1969 · Movie · 98 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Paul Frankeur · Laurent Terzieff · Alain Cuny · Edith Scob

Synopsis The Milky Way (1969) follows the journey of two wandering individuals who embark on a spiritual quest from France to the sacred destination of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Throughout their odyssey, they rely on hitchhiking and begging for sustenance,...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

The Magnificent Tramp

1959 · Movie · 76 min. · France

Direction Gilles Grangier

Cast Jean Gabin · Darry Cowl · Bernard Blier · Dora Doll

Synopsis The Magnificent Tramp (1959) follows the comedic misadventures of Bum Archimede, who has an unusual goal for the winter season. He aims to secure a cozy stay in prison, but achieving this proves to be more challenging than he anticipated.

6.8

28 votes

6.8

28 votes

6.7

44 votes

6.6

228 votes

No Exit

1954 · Movie · 95 min. · France

6.5

29 votes

6.5

29 votes

The Night Affair

1958 · Movie · 93 min. · France

Direction Gilles Grangier

Cast Jean Gabin · Danielle Darrieux · Nadja Tiller · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis The Night Affair (1958) follows the story of Inspector Vallois, portrayed by Jean Gabin, a dedicated vice inspector in the Paris police force. The narrative, directed by Gilles Grangier and based on Jacques Robert's novel, delves into Vallois' unique focus...

6.3

42 votes

6.3

42 votes

6.0

44 votes

Mr. Orchid

1946 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction René Clément

Cast Noël-Noël · Maurice Chevit · Alice Leitner · Georges Questau

Synopsis Mr. Orchid (1946) unfolds in the Charente region during the Nazi occupation, where Edouard Martin, a seemingly tranquil fifty-year-old, harbors a secret life. Beneath his peaceful exterior, he is the mastermind behind a clandestine resistance network, fighting against the oppressive...

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Nick Carter va tout casser

1964 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Henri Decoin

Cast Eddie Constantine · Daphné Dayle · Paul Frankeur · Jean-Paul Moulinot

Synopsis Nick Carter va tout casser (1964) follows the thrilling journey of Nick Carter as he is drawn into a high-stakes mission to protect a groundbreaking invention. Didier Formenter, a renowned French scientist, has developed a device capable of neutralizing any...

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Before the Deluge

1954 · Movie · 138 min. · France

Direction André Cayatte

Cast Antonio Balpetré · Paul Bisciglia · Bernard Blier · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis Before the Deluge (1954) unfolds in the year 1950, focusing on a group of five teenagers residing in Paris. Convinced that the impending war will bring about the end of the world, these young individuals devise a plan to escape...

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Direction Jean Faurez

Cast Fernand Ledoux · Suzy Carrier · Jules Berry · Paul Frankeur

Synopsis Histoires extraordinaires à faire peur ou à faire rire... (1949) follows a team of law enforcement officers as they delve into three chilling murder investigations. The first case involves a ruthless killer who preys on young women, the second centers...

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Headlines of Destruction

1955 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction John Berry

Cast Eddie Constantine · Bella Darvi · Olivier Hussenot · Walter Chiari

Synopsis Headlines of Destruction (1955) follows the story of Michel, who is recently freed from prison but immediately finds himself under suspicion for his wife's murder. His wife, who had previously sent him to prison, had also been unfaithful with Rupert,...

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The Schemer

1957 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Gilles Grangier

Cast Michel Auclair · Paul Frankeur · Giani Esposito · Annie Girardot

Synopsis The Schemer (1957) follows the story of an art dealer who inadvertently acquires a counterfeit Gaugin painting. This discovery sets him on a perilous journey filled with murder and entanglements with the criminal underworld.

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Quai du Point-du-Jour

1960 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Jean Faurez

Cast Dany Carrel · Raymond Bussières · Annette Poivre · Philippe Lemaire

Synopsis Quai du Point-du-Jour (1960) follows Emile, a middle-aged steelworker at a car factory, content with his bachelor life. One evening, his tranquility is disrupted by the sound of gunshots as a nearby café is robbed. A distressed young woman, Madeleine,...

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