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Yvon Dufour

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
10Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 1, 1931
Birth Place: Couville, Québec, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yvon Dufour reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yvon Dufour'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yvon Dufour remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Those Damned Savages, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yvon Dufour Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yvon Dufour's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Those Damned Savages (1971) movie poster
★7.3

Those Damned Savages: A meditation on society's attitudes and beliefs, as explored through a New France fur trapper's relationship with a Nati

Those Damned Savages

1971•Comedy
★6.3
Les beaux dimanches (1974) movie poster
★6.3

Les beaux dimanches:

Les beaux dimanches

1974•Drama
★5.0
Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit (1965) movie poster
★5.0

Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit: The conflicts between Jean, a penniless painter, and his brother Luc, a successful lawyer. Adapted from a novel by Réal

Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit

1965•Drama
★4.6
Red the Half Breed (1970) movie poster
★4.6

Red the Half Breed: The illegitimate son of an Indian woman and a French Canadian man leaves home and is attacked when he tries to return.

Red the Half Breed

1970•Drama
★4.2
King Solomon's Treasure (1979) movie poster
★4.2

King Solomon's Treasure: Three adventurers lead an expedition into darkest Africa in search of the treasure of King Solomon, and on the way encou

King Solomon's Treasure

1979•Fantasy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yvon Dufour.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 The Lucky Star Burgomeister Flop Similar →
1980 The Coffin Affair Capitaine Roland Forget Flop Similar →
1979 King Solomon's Treasure Alphonse Flop Similar →
1977 Angela François Flop Similar →
1974 Les beaux dimanches Omer Average Similar →
1971 Hold on to Daddy's Ears - Flop Similar →
1971 Those Damned Savages Police officer Hit Similar →
1970 Red the Half Breed Det. Sgt. Brunette Flop Similar →
1965 Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit Maurice, le barman Flop Similar →
1961 Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God James Finley Flop Similar →

Yvon Dufour - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yvon Dufour?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvon Dufour is "Those Damned Savages" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Yvon Dufour acted in?

Yvon Dufour has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yvon Dufour?

Other notable films include "Les beaux dimanches", "Caïn - Les marcheurs de la nuit", and "Red the Half Breed".