Maurice Garrel
ActingAbout Maurice Garrel
Maurice Garrel (24 February 1923 – 4 June 2011) was a French film actor. Garrel was born in Saint-Servais, Isère. He appeared in over a hundred films and was nominated twice for a César Award for best supporting actor: in 1991 for La Discrète and in 2005 for Kings and Queen. Garrel was the father of producer Thierry Garrel and director Philippe Garrel, and the grandfather of actor Louis Garrel and actress Esther Garrel. Garrel died in Paris, aged 88. Source: Article "Maurice Garrel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maurice Garrel 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 Maurice Garrel'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maurice Garrel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Algeria, Year Zero, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Maurice Garrel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Garrel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maurice Garrel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Seeking Whom He May Devour | Le veilleux | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | Dr. Arnoux (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Passenger | Gilbert | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Regular Lovers | Lucien - le grand père de François | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kings & Queen | Louis Jenssens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | My Children Are Different | Maître Erhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | His Brother | Ill man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wild Innocence | Le père de François | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mémoires en fuite | M. de Rouaut | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Red and the Black | Abbé Chelan | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Artemisia | il giudice | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Phantom Heart | Philippe's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Heart in Winter | Lachaume | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Discreet | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Emergency Kisses | Mathieu's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Liberty at Night | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rebelote | The boss of the cinema | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Edith and Marcel | Margot's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Merry-Go-Round | Julius Danvers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rain over Santiago | Jorge | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | An Angel Passes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Nada Gang | André Épaulard | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | Brayen | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Suns of Easter Island | Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rak | Doctor Renard | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Faustine and the Beautiful Summer | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The House of the Bories | Julien Durras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Marie for Memory | Cab driver / Inquisitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Strange Game | Marat | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bride Wore Black | Le Plaignant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pasha | Léon Brunet, le receleur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Anemone | Le père d'Anémone / L'agent de police | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Far from Vietnam | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Forrez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Jean-Luc Persécuté | Jean-Luc | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Algeria, Year Zero | Narrateur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Unvanquished | Pierre Servet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Bontemps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Children Out of Tune | The father | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dark Night, Calcutta | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Day and the Hour | Le chef milicien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sundays and Cybele | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adieu Philippine | Monsieur Lambert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adieu Philippine | Monsieur Lambert - le père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Combat dans l’île | Terrasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Paris Pick-Up | Policeman at the saleswoman's | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Busybody | Traffic policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortunate | inspecteur de la milice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Le porte-flingue du Pirate | Average | Similar → |
Maurice Garrel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Garrel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Garrel is "Algeria, Year Zero" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Garrel acted in?
Maurice Garrel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Garrel?
Other notable films include "Mémoires en fuite", "Fortunate", and "Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno".