
Françoise Arnoul
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Françoise Arnoul (born Françoise Annette Marie Mathilde Gautsch; 3 June 1931 – 20 July 2021) was a French actress, who achieved popularity during the 1950s.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Françoise Arnoul 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 Françoise Arnoul'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Françoise Arnoul remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love and Desire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Françoise Arnoul Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Françoise Arnoul's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Françoise Arnoul.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Quand Jean devint Renoir | Self - Interviewee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Dunce | Mimi | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jean Gabin intime | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | After Sex | Madame LePluche | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Country Years | La grand-mère / Grandmother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Héloïse | Denise Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Voir l'éléphant | Augusta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Garçonne | Mme L'Herbier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Gold Diggers | Cad Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Night Patrol | Diane Castelain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Last Exit Before Roissy | Nicole, la femme de Marlys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Violette & Francois | Cécile Levene | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Dialogues of the Exiles | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir | Isabelle Duvallier (segment "Le roi d'Yvetot") | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Spaniards in Paris | Madame Lemonier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Sunday of Life | Chantal Brélugat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murder | Une infirmière à l'école vétérinaire (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lucky Jo | Mimi Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Chance at Love | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Daggers Drawn | Lucie Antonini | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Portuguese Vacation | Mathilde | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sweet Skin | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil and the Ten Commandments | Françoise Beaufort | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tales of Paris | Françoise (segment "Françoise") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Season for Love | Genevieve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Testament of Orpheus | Self (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Cat Shows Her Claws | Cora Menessier aka 'La Chatte' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Way of Youth | Yvette Grandmaison | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Beast at Bay | Elizabeth Vernoult | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Asphalt | Nicole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Cat | Suzanne Ménessier aka 'Cora' | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Sun in Venice | Sophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Country I Come From | Marinette Hardouin | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Paris, Palace Hôtel | Françoise Noblet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | People of No Importance | Clotilde Brachet | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | If Paris Were Told to Us | la duchesse de Bassano | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | French Cancan | Nini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lovers' Net | Kathleen Dinver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sheep Has Five Legs | Marianne Durand-Perrin | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Inside a Girls' Dormitory | Aimée de la Capelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Les Compagnes de la nuit | Olga Viterbo | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Fruit | Martine Englebert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mammy | Marthe Roux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Bonnadieu House | Louisette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Love and Desire | Françoise, la chica del guión | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Rose | Martine, from Yves's troupe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Strollers | Simone Lamy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | We Will All Go to Paris | Micheline Grosbois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rendezvous in July | Extra (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sin and Desire | Perrucha | Flop | Similar → |
Françoise Arnoul - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Françoise Arnoul?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Françoise Arnoul is "Love and Desire" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Françoise Arnoul acted in?
Françoise Arnoul has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Françoise Arnoul?
Other notable films include "Jean Gabin intime", "Quand Jean devint Renoir", and "Testament of Orpheus".




