Cast: Roger Karl

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


6.9

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The Woman from Nowhere

1922 · Movie · 61 min. · France

Direction Louis Delluc

Cast Ève Francis · Gine Avril · Noémi Seize · Denise

Synopsis The Woman from Nowhere (1922) follows the journey of an aging woman, burdened by a past filled with disenchantment and remorse, as she revisits a location she inhabited two decades prior to revive joyful recollections. She encounters a young woman,...

6.5

39 votes

6.5

39 votes

Man of the Sea

1920 · Movie · 82 min. · France

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Jaque Catelain · Roger Karl · Charles Boyer · Philippe Hériat

Synopsis Man of the Sea (1920) follows the story of Nolff, a dedicated fisherman living along the picturesque coast of Brittany. He dreams of his son Michel carrying on the family's maritime legacy. However, Michel, a spirited young man, has other...

6.3

29 votes

6.3

29 votes

The Golem

1936 · Movie · 83 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Harry Baur · Roger Karl · Charles Dorat · Roger Duchesne

Synopsis The Golem (1936) is a cinematic tale set in a period of strife, where a wise rabbi crafts a colossal being from clay to safeguard the Jewish community of Prague from the looming threat of persecution. This clay giant, known...

5.6

30 votes

5.6

30 votes

Lucrèce Borgia

1935 · Movie · 93 min. · France

Direction Abel Gance

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Gabriel Gabrio · Roger Karl · Maurice Escande

Synopsis Lucrèce Borgia (1935) is set in late 15th-century Rome, where the city is governed by the tyrannical and lustful Cesare Borgia, the eldest son of Pope Alexander VI. Following the counsel of his chief advisor Niccolo Machiavelli, Cesare aims to...

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Stupéfiants

1932 · Movie · 77 min. · Germany

Direction Kurt Gerron · Roger Le Bon

Cast Jean Murat · Danièle Parola · Jean Worms · Monique Rolland

Synopsis Stupéfiants (1932) follows the journey of an aspiring vocalist whose promising career is threatened by a dangerous morphine habit. In response, her devoted sibling steps in to confront the merciless drug dealers determined to keep her ensnared in their web...

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Le valet maître

1941 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Paul Mesnier

Cast Elvire Popesco · Henri Garat · Marguerite Deval · René Génin

Synopsis Le valet maître (1941) follows the lives of two men with contrasting social standings. Ravier de l'Orne, a nobleman, struggles to live up to his high rank, while Gustave Morillon, a valet, embodies the qualities of a true gentleman. Morillon's...

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Quand minuit sonnera

1936 · Movie · 80 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Simone Barillier · Marie Bell · Pierre Renoir · René Bergeron

Synopsis Quand minuit sonnera (1936) follows the tense narrative of a criminal who finds himself in a desperate situation. His former partners in crime are now blackmailing him, leaving him with no choice but to desperately try to buy time. The...

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Tourbillon

1953 · Movie · 88 min. · France

Direction Alfred Rode

Cast Claudine Dupuis · Marcello Pagliero · Jean Servais · Jean Tissier

Synopsis Tourbillon (1953) follows a thrilling narrative where criminals exploit the chaos of a film production to execute a daring heist. Amidst the confusion, a man named Selim, who is Black, is wrongfully implicated in the crime. The story unfolds as...

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Angel and Sinner

1945 · Movie · 103 min. · France

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Micheline Presle · Berthe Bovy · Louise Conte · Mona Dol

Synopsis Angel and Sinner (1945) unfolds during the tumultuous events of the 1870 war, where a French woman of ill repute finds herself in a precarious situation. She compels a Prussian officer to safeguard the remaining passengers of their coach, only...

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He, She or It (The Doll)

1962 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Jacques Baratier

Cast Zbigniew Cybulski · Sonne Teal · Claudio Gora · Catherine Milinaire

Synopsis He, She or It (The Doll) (1962) is a thought-provoking blend of political satire and science fiction, set against the backdrop of Latin American dictatorships. The film employs its science fiction components not as the central focus, but rather as...

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Fantômas

1932 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Pál Fejös

Cast Thomy Bourdelle · Tania Fédor · Jean Worms · George Rigaud

Synopsis Fantômas (1932) unfolds as the Marquise de Langrune extends an invitation to her friends at her grand castle in Beaulieu. Among the guests is Lord Beltham, who arrives with a substantial amount of money for the Marquise. However, the evening...

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À Venise, une nuit

1937 · Movie · 86 min. · France

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Albert Préjean · Elvire Popesco · Marcel Mouloudji · Roger Karl

Synopsis À Venise, une nuit (1937) follows the intricate plot of a man named Mortal, who is determined to secure a divorce from his wife, Nadia. To achieve this, he aims to compromise her by finding her a lover. He believes...

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Le camion blanc

1943 · Movie · 112 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Jules Berry · Blanchette Brunoy · François Périer · Fernand Charpin

Synopsis Le camion blanc (1943) follows the journey of a young mechanic who is tasked with an unusual assignment: transporting the preserved corpse of a gypsy king over an extensive route.

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Le mystère de Notre-Dame de Paris

1912 · Movie · 36 min. · France

Direction Emile Chautard · Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset

Cast Edmond Duquesne · Germaine Dermoz · Roger Karl · Henri Gouget

Synopsis Le mystère de Notre-Dame de Paris (1912) is a poignant drama that explores the trials and tribulations of love. The narrative revolves around the passionate bond between Claude and Germaine, which faces severe challenges when Claude is unjustly accused of...

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The Battle

1933 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Nicolas Farkas · Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Charles Boyer · Annabella · John Loder · Betty Stockfeld

Synopsis The Battle (1933) unfolds during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904, where a cunning Japanese naval officer devises a scheme to exploit his wife's charms to extract sensitive information from a British attaché. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn when...

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L'or

1934 · Movie · 118 min. · Germany

Direction Serge de Poligny · Karl Hartl

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Brigitte Helm · Roger Karl · Rosine Deréan

Synopsis L'or (1934) is a French-language adaptation of the classic film "Gold." This cinematic work delves into the allure and consequences of the pursuit of wealth, offering a compelling narrative that explores the human psyche and societal dynamics. The story unfolds...

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My Crimes After Mein Kampf

1940 · Movie · 90 min. · France

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La vie de plaisir

1944 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Albert Valentin

Cast Albert Préjean · Claude Génia · Yolande Laffon · Hélène Constant

Synopsis La vie de plaisir (1944) centers around Albert Maulette, the proprietor of a bustling nightclub, who finds himself deeply in love with Hélène de Lormel, the enchanting daughter of a noble family facing financial distress. Monsieur de Lormel, disdainful of...

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