Cast: Catherine Fonteney

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


Direction Henri Colpi

Cast Alida Valli · Georges Wilson · Charles Blavette · Amédée

Synopsis Such a Long Absence (The Long Absence) (1961) is a poignant French film directed by Henri Colpi. The story unfolds in a small French village where a man, Jean, returns after a long absence, seeking to reconnect with his past....

7.0

360 votes

7.0

360 votes

Drink

1908 · Movie · 36 min. · France

Direction Albert Capellani

Cast Eugénie Nau · Alexandre Arquillière · Catherine Fonteney · Jacques Grétillat

Synopsis Drink (1908) is a cinematic adaptation of Émile Zola's novel that delves into the grim consequences of alcoholism. The narrative unfolds as a stark portrayal of human deterioration, focusing on the destructive power of addiction. The film presents a bleak...

6.1

23 votes

6.1

23 votes

The Tender Enemy

1936 · Movie · 69 min. · France

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Simone Berriau · Catherine Fonteney · Laure Diana · Jacqueline Daix

Synopsis The Tender Enemy (1936) follows the spectral journey of two ghosts who inconspicuously attend an engagement celebration, unnoticed by the other attendees. One of these ghosts, Dupont, is the father of the bride-to-be. As he reflects on his past, he...

6.0

37 votes

6.0

37 votes

Divine

1935 · Movie · 82 min. · France

6.0

46 votes

6.0

46 votes

I Spit on Your Grave

1959 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Michel Gast

Cast Christian Marquand · Claude Berri · Christian Boisseau · Daniel Cauchy

Synopsis I Spit on Your Grave (1959) follows the story of Joe Grant, a light-skinned African American man who relocates from Memphis to a small Southern town after his younger brother, Sonny, is lynched for attempting to marry a white woman....

5.7

41 votes

5.7

41 votes

Wicked Duchess

1942 · Movie · 99 min. · France

Direction Jacques de Baroncelli

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Pierre Richard-Willm · Aimé Clariond · Lise Delamare

Synopsis Wicked Duchess (1942) follows the tale of the enchanting and cunning Duchess of Langeais, a woman renowned for her allure and intellect. She is known for her ability to captivate and entice, yet she remains steadfast in her resolve not...

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L'entraîneuse

1939 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Albert Valentin

Cast Michèle Morgan · Gilbert Gil · Andrex · Gisèle Préville

Synopsis L'entraîneuse (1939) follows the journey of Suzy, a young nightclub hostess working in a cabaret where Frehel is the headliner. One fateful evening, Suzy receives an offer from a wealthy widower who wants her as his companion, prompting her to...

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Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Robert Dhéry · Annik Morice · Félix Oudart · Henri Vilbert

Synopsis La demoiselle et son revenant (1952) follows the story of Rosette, a young and captivating woman who faces the challenges of a physical disability, limiting her ability to fully enjoy life. This situation deeply troubles Jules Petitpas, a solitary inventor...

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Au bonheur des dames

1943 · Movie · 88 min. · France

Direction André Cayatte

Cast Michel Simon · Albert Préjean · Blanchette Brunoy · Suzy Prim

Synopsis Au bonheur des dames (1943) follows the journey of Denise Baudu, a young orphan who travels to Paris seeking refuge and employment with her uncle Baudu, who runs a modest drapery shop called "Le Vieil Elbeuf." Denise's aspirations are dampened...

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Direction André Antoine

Cast Huguette Duflos · Catherine Fonteney · Félix Huguenet · Charles Granval

Synopsis Mademoiselle de La Seiglière (1921) follows the story of the Marquis de la Seiglière, who comes back to France after the Revolution. His former properties, sold as assets, were bought by a farmer named Stamply. Stamply generously returns these properties...

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Poliche

1934 · Movie · 90 min. · France

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Trial at the Vatican

1952 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction André Haguet

Cast France Descaut · Jean Debucourt · Suzanne Flon · Catherine Fonteney

Synopsis Trial at the Vatican (1952) is set in 19th-century France, where a young girl joins her two sisters in a Carmelite monastery, driven by a profound desire to achieve sainthood.

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Feu Mathias Pascal

1937 · Movie · 92 min. · France

Direction Pierre Chenal

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Isa Miranda · Catherine Fonteney · Ginette LeClerc

Synopsis Feu Mathias Pascal (1937) follows the story of Mathias Pascal, a man burdened by an unwise wife and a persistent mother-in-law, who decides to leave his home and finds unexpected fortune at various gambling establishments. Upon his return, he makes...

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L'inconnu d'un soir

1949 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Hervé Bromberger · Max Neufeld

Cast Raymond Rouleau · Nadia Gray · Claude Dauphin · Robert Berri

Synopsis L'inconnu d'un soir (1949) tells the story of Edith, a young orphan who is mistreated by her adoptive father and works as a waitress. She harbors a dream to become a star. One fateful day, the Orient Express, which typically...

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Les beaux jours

1935 · Movie · 80 min. · France

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Simone Simon · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Raymond Rouleau · Maurice Baquet

Synopsis Les beaux jours (1935) follows the journey of Sylvie, a wealthy young woman who simultaneously discovers the demise and financial collapse of her father. Compelled to seek employment in Paris, she finds refuge with a medical student who quickly develops...

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The Devil in the Heart

1928 · Movie · 120 min. · France

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Betty Balfour · Jaque Catelain · Roger Karl · André Nox

Synopsis The Devil in the Heart (1928) follows the tumultuous journey of Ludivine Bucaille, who impulsively wishes for the demise of Leherg and his son Delphin at sea. Incredibly, Leherg perishes while Delphin miraculously survives, leading to the tragic death of...

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