Cast: Louis Jourdan

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Joan Fontaine · Louis Jourdan · Mady Christians · Marcel Journet

Synopsis Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) unfolds in Vienna around the turn of the 20th century, where a charismatic man, Stefan Brand, returns to his apartment and informs his valet that he will depart before dawn to evade a duel....

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Jennifer Jones · Louis Jourdan · Van Heflin · James Mason

Synopsis Madame Bovary (1949) follows the legal battle of renowned French author Gustave Flaubert, who faces charges for his allegedly scandalous novel. To defend his work, Flaubert recounts the narrative of the enchanting yet troubled Emma Bovary, whose extramarital affairs lead...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Jean Peters · Louis Jourdan · Debra Paget · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis Anne of the Indies (1951) commences with a thrilling naval confrontation where Anne's (Jean Peters) pirate vessel assaults a merchant ship en route from South America to Europe. The raid yields a treasure of immense worth and a captivating French...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Leslie Caron · Maurice Chevalier · Louis Jourdan · Hermione Gingold

Synopsis Gigi (1958) follows the story of Gaston (Jordan), a wealthy Parisian man who seeks solace from the shallow upper-class society of 1900s Paris. He finds this solace with the former mistress (Gingold) of his uncle (Chevalier) and her lively, tomboyish...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Gregory Peck · Ann Todd · Charles Laughton · Charles Coburn

Synopsis The Paradine Case (1947) follows the story of a charismatic and young barrister, Keane (Gregory Peck), who becomes deeply enamored with his client, the enigmatic and beautiful Paradine (Alida Valli), who is on trial for allegedly murdering her visually impaired...

Direction Claude Autant-Lara

Cast Louis Jourdan · Yvonne Furneaux · Pierre Mondy · Bernard Dheran

Synopsis The Story of the Count of Monte Cristo (1961) follows the journey of Edmund Dantes, a man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he is wrongfully imprisoned due to the envy of his peers. Sentenced to a life behind...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Louis Jourdan · Daniel Gélin · Anne Vernon · Jean Servais

Synopsis Françoise Steps Out (1952) portrays the life of Françoise and Henri, a seemingly contented married couple residing in Paris. However, Françoise's world is turned upside down when she uncovers her husband's infidelity with another woman. In response, she promptly leaves...

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Peter Falk · Louis Jourdan · Shera Danese · Richard Dysart

Synopsis Columbo: Murder Under Glass (TV) (1978) centers around Paul Gerard, a celebrated food critic whose reviews can make or break a chef's career. Gerard's influence makes him a formidable figure, but he finds himself at odds with Vittorio Rossi, the...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Grace Kelly · Alec Guinness · Louis Jourdan · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis The Swan (1956) follows the story of Princess Beatrice, whose tranquil royal life is threatened by the impending visit of a distant cousin to their palace. The cousin, Prince Albert, is on a quest to find a suitable bride across...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Frank Sinatra · Shirley MacLaine · Maurice Chevalier · Louis Jourdan

Synopsis Can-Can (1960) is set in the vibrant and bohemian district of Montmartre in 1896, where the scandalous dance known as the Can-Can, in which women provocatively lift their skirts, is officially banned. However, Simone, the proprietor of a lively nightclub,...

Direction Philip Saville

Cast Louis Jourdan · Frank Finlay · Susan Penhaligon · Judi Bowker

Synopsis Count Dracula (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1977) presents a faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel, closely following the original story. The narrative begins with Jonathan Harker journeying to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in his plans to relocate to England....

Direction David Greene

Cast Richard Chamberlain · Kate Nelligan · Tony Curtis · Trevor Howard

Synopsis The Count of Monte-Cristo (TV) (1975) is a television adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' renowned novel. The story follows Edmond Dantes, a man who is wrongfully accused and imprisoned in the infamous Château d'If due to the envy of his peers....

Direction John Glen

Cast Roger Moore · Maud Adams · Louis Jourdan · Kristina Wayborn

Synopsis Octopussy (1983) follows the iconic spy, James Bond, as his latest assignment leads him to the vibrant world of the circus. A British agent is found deceased, clutching a priceless Fabergé egg, sparking Bond's investigation. The egg is purchased by...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Dana Andrews · Louis Jourdan · Lilli Palmer · Jane Wyatt

Synopsis No Minor Vices (1948) follows the story of Perry Ashwell, a self-assured child psychologist who often overlooks the feelings of his colleagues and spouse. His unwavering confidence leads him to invite the unconventional and alluring painter Octavio Quaglini into his...

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Richard Chamberlain · Patrick McGoohan · Louis Jourdan · Jenny Agutter

Synopsis The Man in the Iron Mask (TV) (1977) chronicles the tale of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France, and his relentless efforts to conceal his identical twin brother Philippe from the public eye. Louis XIV's reign is threatened by...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Dorothy McGuire · Louis Jourdan · Clifton Webb · Jean Peters

Synopsis Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) follows the whimsical journey of three American women living in Rome, who each toss a coin into the iconic Trevi Fountain, hoping to find their perfect match. One of the trio, a secretary, is...

Direction Andrew L. Stone

Cast Doris Day · Louis Jourdan · Barry Sullivan · Frank Lovejoy

Synopsis Julie (1956) follows the harrowing journey of Julie Benton, who begins to suspect that her new husband's jealousy is more than just a minor flaw. When he confesses to murdering her first spouse, Julie understands that her life is in...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Louis Jourdan · Elsa Martinelli

Synopsis The V.I.P.s (1963) follows the intertwined stories of affluent and glamorous travelers who find themselves unexpectedly delayed at a bustling London airport. The film delves into the personal dramas and emotional journeys of these high-profile individuals as they navigate their...

Direction Ivan Passer

Cast Michael Caine · Cybill Shepherd · Louis Jourdan · Stéphane Audran

Synopsis Silver Bears (1978) follows the story of a financial genius, "Doc" Fletcher, portrayed by Michael Caine, who is dispatched by crime lord Joe Fiore, played by Martin Balsam, to purchase a bank in Switzerland. The goal is to facilitate the...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Debra Paget · Louis Jourdan · Jeff Chandler · Everett Sloane

Synopsis Bird of Paradise (1951) follows the journey of Andre Laurence, portrayed by Jourdan, who embarks on an adventure to a remote Polynesian island alongside his college friend Tenga, played by Chandler. Andre immerses himself in the local culture and ties...