François Viguier

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

40Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of François Viguier reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of François Viguier'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), François Viguier remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Balançoires, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best François Viguier Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from François Viguier's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Balançoires: A young couple go to the carnival. After some savage heavy petting they meet a sinister fakir who offers to sell them Tr

Balançoires

1928

★7.8

★7.8

Napoleon: A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like

Napoleon

1927•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

The Benefactor: A kind and generous village noble, specializing in good works, actually leads a double existence and carries out dishone

The Benefactor

1942•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

First in Line: A screen adaptation of the well-known novel by Roger Frison-Roche about the harsh lives of mountain guides and their fam

First in Line

1944•Family

★7.0

★7.0

Father Goriot: An old merchant ruined by the dot its two ungrateful daughters, moved to the Vauquer pension in Paris. In after Balzac.

Father Goriot

1945•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of François Viguier.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Song of Armorica	L'Innocent	Average	Similar →
N/A	Opération Jericho	Un conseiller	Flop	Similar →
1946	Homeland	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1946	Alert Nights	-	Flop	Similar →
1946	Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent	L'aumônier	Flop	Similar →
1946	Behind These Walls	Advisor	Average	Similar →
1945	Father Goriot	Gobseck	Hit	Similar →
1944	First in Line	Un villageois (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1943	Colonel Chabert	-	Hit	Similar →
1943	Adémaï bandit d'honneur	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	Malaria	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	The Benefactor	Doctor Pintard	Hit	Similar →
1942	Wicked Duchess	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	Pontcarral, Empire Colonel	The plate setter	Hit	Similar →
1941	Portrait of Innocence	Le mendiant	Average	Similar →
1938	Gibraltar	-	Average	Similar →
1938	The Lafarge Case	An expert	Average	Similar →
1938	The Time of the Cherries	Peasant	Flop	Similar →
1937	Les Réprouvés	Syrian	Flop	Similar →
1936	Life Is Ours	-	Average	Similar →
1936	Les mutinés de l'Elseneur	Larry	Flop	Similar →
1934	Un train dans la nuit	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Colomba	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Criminal	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Train of Suicides	-	Average	Similar →
1931	Somersault	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	The Two Worlds	-	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Miraculous Life of Teresa of Lisieux	Satan	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Divine Voyage	-	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Divine Voyage	Le Guénec	Flop	Similar →
1929	Saint Joan the Maid	-	Average	Similar →
1928	Balançoires	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1928	The Mystery of the Eiffel Tower	-	Flop	Similar →
1927	Feu!	Maître d'hôtel	Flop	Similar →
1927	Napoleon	Georges Auguste Couthon	Super Hit	Similar →
1925	La Justicière	Nathan Schamyl	Flop	Similar →
1925	The Poster	-	Average	Similar →
1925	La closerie des Genets	Pornic	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Lion of the Moguls	Le Grand Khan	Hit	Similar →
1924	Nène	Boisseriot	Flop	Similar →

François Viguier - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of François Viguier?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring François Viguier is "Balançoires" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has François Viguier acted in?

François Viguier has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by François Viguier?

Other notable films include "Napoleon", "The Benefactor", and "First in Line".