Gérard Philipe
ActingAbout Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has made him one of the icons of French cinema.
Best Gérard Philipe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gérard Philipe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Philipe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gérard Philipe, le dernier hiver du Cid | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Le Parti du cinéma | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The End of a Beautiful Epoch | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gérard Philipe: un homme, pas un ange | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Fever Mounts at El Pao | Ramón Vázquez | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Dangerous Love Affairs | Valmont | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gambler | Alexei Ivanovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Together | Désiré | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers of Montparnasse | Amedeo Modigliani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lovers of Paris | Octave Mouret, ambitious provincial | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bold Adventure | Till l’Espiègle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Le Théâtre National Populaire | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | If Paris Were Told to Us | Le Trouvère | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | Philippe Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Lieutenant Armand de la Verne | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Rouge et le Noir | Julien Sorel | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Monsieur Ripois | André Ripois | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | D'Artagnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | It Happened in the Park | Carlo - Valeria's lover (segment: Gli amanti) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Proud and the Beautiful | Georges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Beauties of the Night | Claude | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Seven Deadly Sins | The playmaker / The painter (segment "Le Huitième Péché") | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Fan-Fan the Tulip | Fanfan la Tulipe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | With André Gide | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Juliette, or Key of Dreams | Michel Grandier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lost Souvenirs | Gérard de Narçay (segment "Une cravate de fourrure") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | La Ronde | Le comte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Visit to Picasso | Récitant / Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Beauty of the Devil | Young Henri Faust / Young-Looking Mephistopheles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | All Roads Lead to Rome | Gabriel Pégase | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Such a Pretty Little Beach | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Charterhouse of Parma | le marquis Fabrice Del Dong | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Devil in the Flesh | François Jaubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Idiot | Prince Miouchkine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Land Without Stars | Simon Legouge / Frédéric Talacayud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Box of Dreams | Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Little Ones of the Flower Platform | Jérôme Hardy | Average | Similar → |
Gérard Philipe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gérard Philipe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Philipe is "Le Parti du cinéma" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Gérard Philipe acted in?
Gérard Philipe has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gérard Philipe?
Other notable films include "La Ronde", "Gérard Philipe, le dernier hiver du Cid", and "The Beauty of the Devil".