Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants (2015)
Jean Gabin took his first steps in cinema in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame thanks to his striking naturalness. Having become a star, he made his mark in the most famous French films, first by playing magnificent thugs or characters with tragic destinies, then by imprinting his characters with his aura, his legendary wit, and his charisma that commanded respect. An exceptional actor, he became one of the great names of French cinema and continued to build his legend, working with the greatest filmmakers (Grangier, Verneuil, Delannoy) and alongside prestigious actors (Bernard Blier, Lino Ventura, Louis de Funès, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo).
Director: Nicolas Henry
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 12, 2015
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Self (archive footage)
- Magali Noël - Self (archive footage)
- Henri Verneuil - Self (archive footage)
- Bourvil - Self (archive footage)
- Claire Delannoy - Self
- Jean Becker - Self
Production: Licange Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
interview, biography, archive footage, old footage, testimony
More Films by Director: Nicolas Henry
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants about?
- Jean Gabin took his first steps in cinema in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame thanks to his striking naturalness. Having become a star, he made his mark in the most famous French films, first by playing magnificent thugs or characters with tragic destinies, then by imprinting his characters with his aura, his legendary wit, and his charisma that commanded respect. An exceptional actor, he became one of the great names of French cinema and continued to build his legend, working with the greatest filmmakers (Grangier, Verneuil, Delannoy) and alongside prestigious actors (Bernard Blier, Lino Ventura, Louis de Funès, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo).
- Who directed Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants?
- Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants was directed by Nicolas Henry.
- Who stars in Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants?
- Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants stars Jean Gabin, Magali Noël, Henri Verneuil, Bourvil, Claire Delannoy, Jean Becker.
- What genre is Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants?
- Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants is a Documentary film.
- Where was Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants produced?
- Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants was produced in France.