Paul Crauchet
ActingAbout Paul Crauchet
Paul Crauchet (14 July 1920 – 19 December 2012) was a French actor. As a young man interested in aviation and rugby, Paul Crauchet discovered a passion for the theatre at the age of 23. He settled in Paris in 1945, he studied under Charles Dullin for three years and began on stage in 1949. He then worked at the Théâtre National Populaire with Jean Vilar. Crauchet appeared in the first film by Éric Rohmer, The Sign of Leo, in 1959, and then in 1962 in The War of the Buttons of Yves Robert. It is in The Wise Guys of Robert Enrico in 1965 that he became noticed. He had a very long career during which he worked with many directors, such as Alain Resnais, René Clément, Jean-Pierre Melville, Jacques Deray and José Giovanni. In 1983 he starred in Les Bancals. Source: Article "Paul Crauchet" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Crauchet 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 Paul Crauchet'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Crauchet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Les Maîtres du pain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Crauchet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Crauchet's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Crauchet.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wild Grass | le 1er patient | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Adieu De Gaulle, adieu | Vieux jardinier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Merry Widow | Gaby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Grocer's Son | Le Père Clément | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rascals | Favart adult | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Le Marathon du lit | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dessine-moi un jouet | Le mendiant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | La Belle Verte | Osam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fast | Pépé | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Faut-il aimer Mathilde? | Papy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Les Maîtres du pain | 'La Fatigue' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Venus and Lulu | Pépé Laubépin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The King's Whore | Le Duc de Luynes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Mother's Castle | Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Father's Glory | Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Alek's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | La Brute | Yves Rodellec | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Black List | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Gueule du loup | Commissioner Chailloux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Witness | Cathy's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Butterfly on the Shoulder | Raphaël | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flic Story | Paul Robier | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Beyond Fear | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Track | Rollin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wonderful Crook | Henri, drunkard | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Cloud in the Teeth | Chavignac | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Burned Barns | Pierre Cateux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Impossible Object | The Plumber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Dominici Affair | Commissioner Sébeille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Cop | Morand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Where Did Tom Go? | Zagra | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Without Apparent Motive | Francis Palombo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | Public Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le Cercle Rouge | The Receiver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Last Known Address | Jacques Loring, Martin's neighbor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Army of Shadows | Félix Lepercq | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Swimming Pool | L'inspecteur Lévêque | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ho ! | Georges Briand | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Zita | Dr. Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Zita | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Adventure | Insurer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Sunday of Life | Poucier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The War Is Over | Roberto | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wise Guys | Pelissier, accountant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sign of the Lion | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | War of the Buttons | Touegueule | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Photograph | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Série noire | Le portier du garage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Skipper Next to God | A Jewish passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Paul Crauchet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Crauchet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Crauchet is "Les Maîtres du pain" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Crauchet acted in?
Paul Crauchet has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Crauchet?
Other notable films include "Le Marathon du lit", "Army of Shadows", and "The Wise Guys".