Direction: Léo Joannon

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Léo Joannon. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Utopia

1951 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Suzy Delair · Max Elloy

Synopsis Utopia (1951) follows a group of young adventurers who, en route to an island they have recently inherited, find themselves stranded on a newly surfaced atoll after a shipwreck. Joined by their cook, an unexpected stowaway, and a young woman...

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Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Raimu · Sylvia Bataille · Pierre Brasseur · Pauline Carton

Synopsis Vous n'avez rien à déclarer? (1937) follows the story of a timid young man, Edmond, who ties the knot with Paulette, the daughter of his boss, Jules Papillot. The wedding seems promising, but there's a significant obstacle: Edmond struggles to...

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Outpost in Indo-china

1963 · Movie · 85 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Jacques Harden · Alain Saury · Jean Rochefort · Foun-Sen

Synopsis Outpost in Indo-china (1963) unfolds during a tumultuous period in Vietnam, where a refugee crisis emerges, adding layers of complexity to a French army captain's main objective. The captain is tasked with the crucial mission of fortifying and securing a...

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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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Children of Chaos

1944 · Movie · 110 min. · France

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Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Bourvil · Jean Lefebvre · Rosy Varte · Anne-Marie Carrière

Synopsis Trois enfants... dans le désordre (1966) follows the story of a man who mistakenly identifies himself as the father of two teenagers and one child to evade imprisonment. As a result, his life spirals into increasing chaos and disorder.

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The Arnauds

1967 · Movie · 89 min. · France

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Lucrèce

1943 · Movie · 93 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Pierre Jourdan · Jean Tissier · Jean Mercanton

Synopsis Lucrèce (1943) centers around a renowned actress who finds herself initially annoyed, then charmed by the intense declarations of love from François, a high school student who is deeply smitten with her. Moved by his infatuation, the actress decides to...

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Tant d'amour perdu

1958 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Franca Bettoia · Anne Doat · Gabriele Ferzetti

Synopsis Tant d'amour perdu (1958) unfolds in a small town adjacent to a bustling railway station. The town is a microcosm of life, where love and drama intertwine. The narrative begins with the arrival of a train, carrying not just cargo,...

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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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The Unfrocked One

1954 · Movie · 107 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Pierre Trabaud · Nicole Stephane · Marcelle Géniat

Synopsis The Unfrocked One (1954) follows the journey of Maurice, a former priest who, after being excommunicated, finds himself reveling in the ridicule of Catholic traditions and beliefs. Despite his apparent rejection of the faith, young Gerard becomes convinced that Maurice's...

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The Desert of Pigalle

1958 · Movie · 100 min. · France

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Caprices

1942 · Movie · 80 min. · France

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L'homme aux clefs d'or

1956 · Movie · 92 min. · France

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S.O.S. Mediterranean

1938 · Movie · 104 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Nadine Vogel · Rolf Wanka · Kim Peacock

Synopsis S.O.S. Mediterranean (1938) unfolds across Tangier, Toulon, and the Mediterranean Sea, where Pierre Fresnay, Rolf Wanka, and Kim Peacock portray captains of French, German, and English vessels. These captains join forces to save the passengers of a neutral ship that...

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The Emigrant (L'émigrante)

1940 · Movie · 109 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Jean Chevrier · Georges Lannes · Foun-Sen

Synopsis The Emigrant (L'émigrante) (1940) follows the journey of a woman who is deeply infatuated with jewels and is involved with a notorious gangster. When he steals her cherished necklace, she retaliates by turning him in to the authorities. Fearful of...

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Sister Angele's Secret

1956 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Léo Joannon

Cast Sophie Desmarets · Raf Vallone · Jean Brochard · Aimé Clariond

Synopsis Sister Angele's Secret (1956) follows the tale of an impoverished Italian immigrant who places his hard-earned savings in the hands of an unscrupulous antique dealer. This decision proves to be ill-fated. Upon returning to retrieve his money, the dealer feigns...

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