Direction: Henri Verneuil

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Yves Montand · Michel Etcheverry · Roger Planchon · Pierre Vernier

Synopsis I as in Icarus (1979) delves into the intricate web of conspiracy and intrigue surrounding a presidential assassination. The narrative commences with the murder of President Marc Jarry, who is on the brink of securing a second six-year term. Henri...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Claudia Cardinale · Omar Sharif · Isabelle Sadoyan · Nathalie Roussel

Synopsis Mother (1991) follows the journey of an Armenian family as they settle in France during 1921. The narrative delves into the hardships and struggles they face as they adapt to life in a foreign country, highlighting the emotional and physical...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Henri Vidal · Mylène Demongeot · Isa Miranda · Jean-Loup Philippe

Synopsis The Evil That Is Eve (1957) follows the story of Betty Farnwell, a wealthy widow residing in Nice, who chooses to wed Philippe, an attractive yet self-serving individual. Shortly after their marriage, Philippe encounters the enchanting young Eve, Betty's secretary,...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Françoise Arnoul · Pierre Mondy · Yvette Etiévant

Synopsis People of No Importance (1956) follows the story of Clothilde, a waitress working at a remote roadside cafe, gas station, and lodge. She finds herself in a monotonous existence, stuck in the middle of nowhere along a major truck route....

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Virna Lisi · Grégoire Aslan · Michael Redgrave

Synopsis The 25th Hour (1967) is a gripping wartime drama that centers around a Romanian farmer, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The story takes a dark turn when the farmer crosses paths with a local police captain, played by Gregoire Aslan. The...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Bernard Blier · Renée Faure · Henri Crémieux

Synopsis The President (1961) follows the story of Emile Beaufort, a 73-year-old former president of France, who, despite his declining health, remains a significant figure in the political landscape. He serves as a philosopher and a potential power broker, with a...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Alain Delon · Jean Gabin · Lino Ventura · Irina Demick

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Alain Delon · Claude Cerval · Viviane Romance

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Lino Ventura · Reginald Kernan · Bernard Blier

Synopsis Greed in the Sun (1964) unfolds in the sun-drenched landscapes of Southern Morocco, where the proprietor of a trucking firm brings on a new driver to transport enigmatic cargo in a state-of-the-art, impressive vehicle. The existing team of drivers initially...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Richard Berry · Omar Sharif · Nathalie Roussel · Claudia Cardinale

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean Gabin · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Suzanne Flon · Gabrielle Dorziat

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Fernandel · Pierre-Louis · Ellen Schwiers · Ingeborg Schöner

Synopsis The Cow and I (1959) follows the daring journey of a French prisoner of war in Germany during 1942. In a bold attempt to escape, he devises a clever plan using a cow tethered by a lunge as a decoy....

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Patrick Dewaere · Mel Ferrer · Michel Auclair · Caroline Cellier

Synopsis A Thousand Billion Dollars (1982) follows the story of journalist Paul Kerjean, who receives an anonymous tip about a corrupt business deal involving politician Jacques Benoît-Lambert. After publishing an exposé on the scandal, Lambert is found dead, with his demise...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Bernard Blier · Marie-France Pisier · Charles Gérard

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Charles Denner · Adalberto Maria Merli · Rosy Varte

Synopsis Fear Over the City (The Night Caller) (1975) follows the tense pursuit of Jean Letellier and Inspector Moissac as they hunt down a ruthless serial killer known as Minos. The killer's targets are exclusively women, and the duo must navigate...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Yul Brynner · Henry Fonda · Dirk Bogarde · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis The Serpent (1973) follows the story of a Soviet spy, Vlassov, portrayed by Yul Brynner, who seeks asylum in France and subsequently defects. He is then swiftly transported to the United States, where Allan Davies, played by Henry Fonda, takes...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Catherine Spaak · Georges Géret · Jean-Pierre Marielle

Synopsis Weekend at Dunkirk (1964) unfolds during the tumultuous days of World War II, as Julien Maillat finds himself stranded on the shores near Dunkirk. His initial attempts to reach England by boat with the English Army prove futile. Consequently, he...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Charles Bronson · Anjanette Comer · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis Guns for San Sebastian (1968) follows the journey of Leon Alastray, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, an outlaw who finds refuge with Father John, played by Sam Jaffe. Alastray accompanies Father John to the isolated village of San Sebastian, where the...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Omar Sharif · Robert Hossein · Renato Salvatori

Synopsis The Burglars (1971) follows a group of criminals, headed by the skilled safecracker Azad, as they infiltrate a luxurious mansion on the outskirts of Athens with the intention of stealing an extraordinarily valuable collection of emeralds. The heist is executed...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Jacques Villeret · Michel Constantin · Michel Creton

Synopsis Les morfalous (1984) unfolds on April 5, 1943, as a unit of the Foreign Legion reaches El Ksour, Tunisia, tasked with safeguarding a substantial amount of gold bars destined for the home front. A German ambush ensues, leaving only four...