Jean-Louis Richard
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Jean-Louis Richard (17 May 1927 – 3 June 2012) was a French actor, film director and scriptwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean-Louis Richard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jean-Louis Richard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean-Louis Richard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jean-Louis Richard's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jean-Louis Richard's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Honorin et la Loreleï, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean-Louis Richard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Louis Richard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean-Louis Richard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mister V. | Patrice Lemoigne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | La vie nue | Le patron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Adolphe | Mr. d'Arbigny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Agathe et le grand magasin | M. Debarre | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | J'ai faim !!! | le docteur de Montalembert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Le Prof | Père Alexandre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Skin of Man, Heart of Beast | Tac Tac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Monsieur Truffaut Meets Mr. Hitchcock | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The School of Flesh | M. Thorpe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Melody for a Hustler | Alexandre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | La Vie de Marianne | Ami de madame de Miran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lucie Aubrac | Mr. Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Don't Forget You're Going to Die | Benoit's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fiesta | Commandant Romerales | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Juliette Year | Sobel | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Des enfants dans les arbres | Caxarnau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Tired | The Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Joan the Maid II: The Prisons | La Trémoille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Joan the Maid I: The Battles | La Trémoille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Lost in Transit | Monsieur Armanet | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stranger in the House | L'avocat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | La nuit de l'océan | Capitaine du chalutier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Sentinel | Bleicher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Honorin et la Loreleï | Barbacane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Août | Lance | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Les Deux Fragonard | Saint-Julien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Few Days with Me | Dr. Appert | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hôtel de France | Pierre Galtier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Secret Wife | Stirner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Fort Saganne | Flammarin | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Outsider | Antoine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Confidentially Yours | Louison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Life Is a Bed of Roses | Father Jean Watelet | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes | 'Le Cerveau' | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le Choc | Maubert, Inspector of the DST | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Professional | Colonel Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Metro | Daxiat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Boat on the Grass | M. Lagrève (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime | l'homme du wagon-restaurant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Man in Street (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jules and Jim | Client dans Café | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | It Means That Much to Me | Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Breathless | A Journalist (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jean-Louis Richard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Louis Richard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Louis Richard is "Honorin et la Loreleï" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Louis Richard acted in?
Jean-Louis Richard has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Louis Richard?
Other notable films include "Belmondo: The Incorrigible", "La Vie de Marianne", and "Breathless".