Jean Vilar

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

21Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 25, 1912

Birth Place: Sète, Hérault, France

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Vilar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jean Vilar'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Vilar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Description of a Struggle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean Vilar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Vilar's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Description of a Struggle (1960) movie poster

★7.3

Description of a Struggle: Chris Marker’s documentary portrays Israel twelve years after its founding, blending location and archival footage to ex

Description of a Struggle

1960•Documentary

★7.1

★7.1

Gates of the Night: In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's

Gates of the Night

1946•Drama

★7.0

The Bouquinquant Brothers (1948) movie poster

★7.0

The Bouquinquant Brothers: A provincial, Julie Moret, is hired as a servant in a Parisian bourgeois residence. She is courted by one of the Bouquin

The Bouquinquant Brothers

1948•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Enclosure: In a Nazi concentration camp, Karl, a German political prisoner, and David, a Jewish watchmaker, are confined in a small

Enclosure

1961•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Justice Is Done: Elsa Lundenstein is accused of having murdered her lover. The jury discusses the case vividly. All members are somehow p

Justice Is Done

1950•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Vilar.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Jean Vilar, le rêve du théâtre pour tous	Lui-même	Flop	Similar →
1972	La Légende du siècle	Self	Flop	Similar →
1971	Le Petit Matin	Paul	Flop	Similar →
1971	Raphael or the Debauched One	Horace	Average	Similar →
1961	Enclosure	Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
1960	Description of a Struggle	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1958	Happy Arenas	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Bold Adventure	Duke of Albe	Flop	Similar →
1956	Le Théâtre National Populaire	Self	Flop	Similar →
1952	Jocelyn	The Superior of the new seminary	Flop	Similar →
1951	Casabianca	Submarine Commandant Jean L'Herminier	Flop	Similar →
1951	Les mousquetaires du roi	Richelieu	Flop	Similar →
1950	Justice Is Done	Priest at the printing press	Average	Similar →
1950	Thirst Of Men	Typographer	Flop	Similar →
1949	The Farm of Seven Sins	L'homme gris	Average	Similar →
1949	Troubled Waters	Ulysse	Flop	Similar →
1948	Bagarres	L'innocent	Average	Similar →
1948	Carrefour du crime	Inspector Dominique	Flop	Similar →
1948	The Bouquinquant Brothers	Priest	Hit	Similar →
1947	The Sharks of Gibraltar	Percy Carters	Flop	Similar →
1946	Gates of the Night	Le clochard / La fortune	Hit	Similar →

Jean Vilar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Vilar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Vilar is "Description of a Struggle" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jean Vilar acted in?

Jean Vilar has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Vilar?

Other notable films include "Gates of the Night", "The Bouquinquant Brothers", and "Enclosure".