Eddie Constantine
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Eddie Constantine (born Edward Constantinowsky; October 29, 1917, Los Angeles, California – February 25, 1993, Wiesbaden, Germany) was an American-born French actor and singer who spent his career working in Europe. He became well-known for a series of French B movies in which he played secret agent Lemmy Caution and is now best remembered for his role in Jean-Luc Godard's philosophical science fiction film Alphaville. Constantine also appeared in films by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (as himself in Beware of a Holy Whore 1971), Lars von Trier, and Mika Kaurismäki. He continued reprising the role of Lemmy Caution well into his 70s; his final appearance as the character was in Jean-Luc Godard's Allemagne année 90 neuf zéro (1991). Description above from the Wikipedia article Eddie Constantine, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eddie Constantine reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Eddie Constantine's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eddie Constantine remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cléo from 5 to 7, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Eddie Constantine Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eddie Constantine's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eddie Constantine.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Image Book | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Germany Year 90 Nine Zero | Lemmy Caution | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Making of Europa | Self / Colonel Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Europa | Colonel Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Le Retour de Lemmy Caution | Lemmy Caution | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long | Old Gangster | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Mikado Project | Beppo Bourbon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Non Stop Trouble with Spies | Gregori Ustinov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Oasis | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Snow | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Good Friday | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Carnapping - Ordered, Stolen and Sold | Laroux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Panic Time | Lemmy Caution | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ticket of No Return | Küstler | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Third Generation | P. J. Lurz | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | It Lives Again | Dr. Forrest | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Raid on Entebbe | Capt. Becaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Second Spring | Frank Cabot | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Beware of a Holy Whore | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Haytabo | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Malatesta | Malatesta | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Lions Love | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Hail! Mafia | Rudy Hamberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alphaville | Lemmy Caution | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ces dames s'en mêlent | Jeff Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lucky Jo | Lucky Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | As If It Were Raining | Eddie Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | We Will Go to Deauville | Friend of Pin-Up Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cléo from 5 to 7 | The Sprinkler / Actor in Silent Film | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Fiancés on the Bridge | The Sprinkler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Ladies' Man | Lemmy Caution | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seven Deadly Sins | Self (segment "La paresse") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | La Paresse | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Swelled Head | Napoléon Dubois aka 'Naps' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Keep Talking, Baby | Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | There's Going to Be a Party | John Lewis / John Jarvis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bombs on Monte Carlo | Kapitän Eddie Cronen | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | SOS Pacific | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Treasure of San Teresa | Larry Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Interpol Agent Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Passport to Shame | Johnny McVey | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dishonorable Discharge | Captain Burt Brickford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Headlines of Destruction | Barney Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | 5 Against the House | Casino Robber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Yours Truly, Blake | Larry Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | This Man Is Dangerous | Lemmy Caution | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Poison Ivy | Lemmy Caution | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Egypt by Three | Nick | Average | Similar → |
Eddie Constantine - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eddie Constantine?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eddie Constantine is "Cléo from 5 to 7" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Eddie Constantine acted in?
Eddie Constantine has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eddie Constantine?
Other notable films include "Europa", "The Long Good Friday", and "Hail! Mafia".