Direction: Raymond Bernard

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


Les Misérables

1934 · Movie · 201 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Harry Baur · Charles Vanel · Marguerite Moreno · Paul Azaïs

Synopsis Les Misérables (1934) unfolds the intertwined narratives of various individuals over a span of two decades in 19th-century France. The central figure is Jean Valjean, a former convict relentlessly pursued by an inflexible police inspector, Javert, for a seemingly trivial...

7.8

127 votes

7.8

127 votes

Wooden Crosses

1932 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Gabriel Gabrio · Charles Vanel · Raymond Aimos

Synopsis Wooden Crosses (1932) follows the journey of a young and patriotic student, Demachy, who enlists in the French army in 1914 to protect his homeland. However, Demachy and his fellow soldiers quickly encounter the horrifying and unending trench warfare in...

7.3

197 votes

7.3

197 votes

La belle de Cadix

1953 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard · Eusebio Fernández Ardavín

Cast Luis Mariano · Carmen Sevilla · Jean Tissier · Claude Nicot

Synopsis La belle de Cadix (1953) follows the story of a French film production company that is in the midst of creating a cinematic masterpiece. To achieve authenticity, they recruit a group of genuine gypsies for the film. Among them, the...

4.0

59 votes

4.0

59 votes

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Délia Col · Marthe Mellot · Liliane Lesaffre

Synopsis Marthe Richard au service de la France (1937) begins at the outset of World War I, where the protagonist, Marthe Richard, witnesses the tragic arrest and execution of her parents by German forces. Following this devastating event, she loses touch...

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The Cape of Hope

1951 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Franck Villard · Jean Debucourt · Paolo Stoppa

Synopsis The Cape of Hope (1951) follows the story of Lyria, a once-beautiful woman who now manages a shady bar on the waterfront, harboring a deep affection for Bob, a dishonest lawyer. Bob struggles to admit his feelings for Minnie, the...

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Maya

1949 · Movie · 78 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Viviane Romance · Marcel Dalio · Jean-Pierre Grenier · Jacques Castelot

Synopsis Maya (1949) begins as the crew of the cargo ship Saint-Jacques disembarks at a bustling seaport, eager to indulge in the town's nightlife. Among them is Jean, who, while exploring the streets under the cover of darkness, crosses paths with...

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Fruits of Summer

1955 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Henri Guisol · Etchika Choureau · Pauline Carton

Synopsis Fruits of Summer (1955) follows Sabine Gravières, who is married to Edouard, the High Commissioner for Criminal Youth. Sabine faces a significant challenge: her daughter, Juliette, is pregnant and refuses to marry Claude, the young man responsible. The example set...

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Faubourg Montmartre

1931 · Movie · 115 min. · France

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Amants et voleurs

1935 · Movie · 90 min. · France

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Adieu chérie

1946 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Danielle Darrieux · Louis Salou · Gabrielle Dorziat · Jacques Berthier

Synopsis Adieu chérie (1946) follows the story of Chérie, a stunning young woman employed as a companion. She crosses paths with a young, affluent man who offers her a unique proposition: to pose as his pretend spouse. His motive is to...

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The Mayor's Dilemma

1939 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Annie Vernay · Saturnin Fabre · Fernand Charpin · Dorville

Synopsis The Mayor's Dilemma (1939) unfolds in the early days of World War I within a rural village nestled in the French region of La Marne. The narrative centers around two families who vehemently oppose the union of their children. As...

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Miracle of the Wolves

1924 · Movie · 132 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Vanni Marcoux · Charles Dullin · Yvonne Sergyl · Romuald Joubé

Synopsis Miracle of the Wolves (1924) unfolds during a tumultuous period in France's history, as King Louis XI strives to consolidate his power, often resorting to questionable tactics. This ambition puts him at odds with his formidable adversary, Charles the Bold....

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Le septième commandement

1957 · Movie · 96 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Jacques Dumesnil · Jacques Morel · Maurice Teynac

Synopsis Le septième commandement (1957) follows the tale of a deceptive Russian princess, a product of the 1917 revolution where many impostors claimed aristocratic lineage. With the aid of two accomplices, she ensnares affluent men to steal their valuable jewels. However,...

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I Was an Adventuress

1938 · Movie · 103 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Edwige Feuillère · Jean Murat · Jean-Max · Guillaume de Sax

Synopsis I Was an Adventuress (1938) follows the story of Vera Vronsky, who finds herself confronted by her former acquaintances. These individuals not only recall her past but also attempt to exploit her by using it as leverage.

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Tarakanova

1930 · Movie · 122 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Édith Jéhanne · Paule Andral · Olaf Fjord · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Tarakanova (1930) follows the intricate political intrigue surrounding Empress Catherine II's desire to eliminate Princess Elisabeth Tarakanova, who is poised to succeed her on the Russian throne. The Empress enlists the aid of Prince Orloff, dispatching him to Venice with...

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The Chess Player

1927 · Movie · 135 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Pierre Blanchar · Charles Dullin · Édith Jéhanne · Camille Bert

Synopsis The Chess Player (1927) unfolds in the year 1776, where an ingenious inventor devises a clever plan to hide a Polish nobleman within his renowned chess-playing automaton. The extraordinary machine's reputation grows, eventually catching the attention of the Russian empress,...

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Le jugement de Dieu

1952 · Movie · 98 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Andrée Debar · Jean-Claude Pascal · Gabrielle Dorziat · Pierre Renoir

Synopsis Le jugement de Dieu (1952) is set in Bavaria, 1433, where political expediency dictates that Prince Albert must wed Princess Bertha of Wurtemberg. However, the handsome prince is reluctant to marry a woman he deems unappealing. Despite his reservations, he...

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A Lady Without Camelias

1953 · Movie · 111 min. · France

Direction Raymond Bernard

Cast Micheline Presle · Gino Cervi · Roland Alexandre · Alba Arnova

Synopsis A Lady Without Camelias (1953) tells the tale of a young and dashing Armand Duval who becomes enamored with Marguerite Gautier, a woman of the demi-monde. Armand successfully persuades Marguerite to abandon her life as a courtesan, and the two...

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