Robert Manuel
ActingAbout Robert Manuel
Robert Manuel was a prominent French stage, television, and film actor, as well as a director. He is best remembered for his long association with the Comédie-Française, where he was a highly respected sociétaire (member).
Robert Manuel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robert Manuel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robert Manuel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Robert Manuel'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 A Blonde Like That, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robert Manuel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Manuel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robert Manuel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life | Henri Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Vent de panique | Machavert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Nono | Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Life Is a Bed of Roses | Georges Leroux | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le Bourgeois gentilhomme | Le maître d'armes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Judith Therpauve | Droz | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Le Système Ribadier | Savinet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Maître Bolbec et son mari | Rebiscoul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | L'École des contribuables | Alfred Menu, camarade de Cercle de Gaston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | La Pèlerine écossaise | Adolphe Mérissel, ami de Philippe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Les gros malins | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Monsieur le Trouhadec saisi par la débauche | Monsieur le Trouhadec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man Who Betrayed the Mafia | Head of the narcotics squad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Exterminators | Hartung | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How Not to Rob a Department Store | Palmoni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rififi in the City | Puig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Siffleurs | Robert Manuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Mouse with the Men | Léon Dufour, le directeur des magasins Dufour | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Black Tulip | Le prince Alexandre de Grasillach de Morvan Lobo | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Ladies First | L'inspecteur principal Viou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Threepenny Opera | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | Commissioner Clancy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Un clair de Lune à Maubeuge | Charlie Bank, le directeur de Superdisco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century | German Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Recourse in Grace | The fairground | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Some Like It... Cold | Luigi Valmorin aka 'Valmorino' | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Croquemitoufle | Thomas Desjardins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Would-Be Gentleman | the music master | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Together | Georges | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mask of the Gorilla | Casa | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Night Affair | Blasco | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Police Judiciaire | Commissioner Dupuis | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Crazy in the Noodle | Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Flea in the Ear | Carlos Homenidès de Histangua | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | It Happened in Aden | Zafarana | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Deadlier Than the Male | Mario Bonnacorsi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | If Paris Were Told to Us | Flaubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Rififi | Mario Ferrati | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Joseph Bonaparte (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Caroline and the Rebels | Le Roi Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | José Dupuis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent | le comte Hercule de Nesle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | La Comédie avant Molière | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Girls in Distress | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shanghai Drama | Attacked customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | La Marseillaise | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Orage | Gilbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | un invité au Consulat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | La Petite Sauvage | - | Flop | Similar → |
Robert Manuel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Manuel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Manuel is "A Blonde Like That" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Robert Manuel acted in?
Robert Manuel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Manuel?
Other notable films include "L'École des contribuables", "Would-Be Gentleman", and "Rififi".