Cast: Marcel Dalio

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ingrid Bergman · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains

Synopsis Casablanca (1942) follows the story of Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, a jaded yet benevolent American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub in Casablanca during World War II. The café serves as a hub for a diverse crowd, including...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Marcel Dalio · Nora Gregor · Jean Renoir · Roland Toutain

Synopsis The Rules of the Game (1939) follows André Jurieu, a celebrated French aviator, who becomes infatuated with Christine de la Chesnaye, the wife of the affluent Marquis Robert de la Chesnaye. Robert, however, has his own extramarital relationship and invites...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Erich von Stroheim · Pierre Fresnay · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Grande Illusion (1937) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, amidst the chaos of World War I. Lieutenant Maréchal and Capitaine de Boeldieu, two French aviators, find themselves shot down by German forces and subsequently imprisoned in a POW camp....

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Walter Brennan · Lauren Bacall · Dolores Moran

Synopsis To Have and Have Not (1944) follows Harry Morgan (Humphrey Bogart), a charter boat captain navigating the treacherous waters of wartime Martinique. His loyal companion, Eddie (Walter Brennan), a talkative alcoholic, frequently asks, "Ever get stung by a dead bee?"...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Audrey Hepburn · William Holden · Walter Hampden

Synopsis Sabrina (1954) follows the story of a young woman, Sabrina, who has long harbored feelings for David Larrabee, the son of the wealthy family for whom her father works as a chauffeur. David, known for his indulgent lifestyle and numerous...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Jean Gabin · Mireille Balin · Gabriel Gabrio · Lucas Gridoux

Synopsis Pépé le Moko (1937) is set in the vibrant and bustling streets of 1930s Algeria, where the charismatic Parisian criminal Pépé le Moko (portrayed by Jean Gabin) holds sway over the Casbah district. Shielded by a loyal entourage of women...

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 René Clément

Cast Marcel Dalio · Henri Vidal · Florence Marly · Fosco Giachetti

Synopsis The Damned (1947) unfolds in Oslo on April 19, 1945, as the Third Reich faces its final hours. A diverse group of Nazis and collaborators, including a Wehrmacht general, an SS leader, his aide, an Italian industrialist, his wife (who...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Lee Marvin · Elizabeth Allen · Jack Warden

Synopsis Donovan's Reef (1963) follows the journey of a former soldier stationed in the South Seas who embarks on a mission to restore the honor of a fallen comrade. When the daughter of his late friend arrives, seeking answers about her...

Direction Henri Decoin

Cast Jean Gabin · Lino Ventura · Albert Rémy · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Razzia sur la Chnouf (1955) follows the story of Jean Gabin as the enigmatic and surprisingly likable leader of a vast international drug trafficking network. He is summoned from overseas to manage the European division of his illicit enterprise. Operating...

Direction Claude Sautet

Cast Lino Ventura · Sandra Milo · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Classe tous risques (1960) presents a gripping narrative where the gritty realism of Neo-Realism intersects with the dark, atmospheric style of Film Noir. The story unfolds as two hardened criminals carry out a daring daylight payroll heist in the bustling...

Direction Yves Allégret

Cast Simone Signoret · Bernard Blier · Marcello Pagliero · Marcel Dalio

Synopsis Dedee (Woman of Antwerp) (1948) follows the story of a woman named Dedee who is employed as a prostitute in Monsieur Rene's night club, situated on the bustling harbor of Antwerp. Her daily life is overseen by Marco, who acts...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jane Russell · Charles Coburn · Tommy Noonan

Synopsis Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) follows the glamorous journey of two showgirls, Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, as they embark on a trip to Paris. Their adventure is filled with excitement and intrigue, as they are trailed by a tenacious private...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Rock Hudson · Doris Day · Tony Randall · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis Pillow Talk (1959) centers around Brad Allen, a talented songwriter whose career is backed by Jonathan Forbes, a wealthy Broadway producer. Forbes has his sights set on Jan Morrow as his future wife. Unbeknownst to Brad, the woman he frequently...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Peter O'Toole · Audrey Hepburn · Charles Boyer · Eli Wallach

Synopsis How to Steal a Million (1966) follows the enchanting tale of a sophisticated and elegant Audrey Hepburn, who portrays the daughter of a celebrated art collector and skilled forger, played by the ever-charming Hugh Griffith. The story unfolds in Paris,...

Direction John Huston

Cast George C. Scott · Kirk Douglas · Jacques Roux · Dana Wynter

Synopsis The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) follows a man who, before embarking on a journey, entrusts a friend with a peculiar task: to investigate a roster of names. Tragedy strikes when his plane is destroyed mid-flight, turning the simple request...

Direction Henry King

Cast Alexander Knox · Ruth Nelson · Charles Coburn · Geraldine Fitzgerald

Synopsis Wilson (1944) follows the political journey of Woodrow Wilson, starting with his choice to step down from his role at Princeton to pursue the governorship of New Jersey. The film then traces his rise to the presidency of the United...

Direction Henry King

Cast Gregory Peck · Ava Gardner · Susan Hayward · Hildegard Knef

Synopsis The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) follows the story of Harry Street, a renowned writer who finds himself critically injured after a hunting mishap in Africa. As he battles for his life, Street's mind drifts back to his perceived shortcomings in...

Direction Claude Zidi

Cast Louis de Funès · Coluche · Ann Zacharias · Julien Guiomar

Synopsis The Wing and the Thigh (1976) follows Charles Duchemin, a renowned gourmand and the publisher of a prestigious restaurant guide, as he engages in a battle against the fast-food tycoon Tri-catel. His mission is to preserve the traditional French culinary...

Direction Gérard Oury

Cast Louis de Funès · Suzy Delair · Marcel Dalio · Claude Giraud

Synopsis The Mad Adventures of 'Rabbi' Jacob (1973) follows the chaotic journey of Victor Pivert, a boisterous and prejudiced French industrialist, who is kidnapped by Slimane, a rebel leader from the Middle East. The pair don disguises as rabbis to evade...