Jean Rollin

Directing

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

27Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 3, 1938

Birth Place: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

About Jean Rollin

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean Michel Rollin Roth Le Gentil (3 November 1938 – 15 December 2010) was a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his films in the fantastique genre such as the vampire film Le Viol du Vampire (1968) and the first French gore film Les Raisins de la Mort (1978). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Rollin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Rollin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Jean Rollin's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Rollin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L'Infirmière au minou rasé, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean Rollin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Rollin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

L'Infirmière au minou rasé —

L'Infirmière au minou rasé

1980

★7.0

Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer (2011) movie poster

★7.0

Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer — Who is Jean Rollin? A man who has spent his childhood in the middle of some of the greatest intellectuals of the twenti

Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer

2011•Documentary

★7.0

Crime and Punishment (1956) movie poster

★7.0

Crime and Punishment — A young tormented student can no longer stand his miserable life. To avoid his sister marrying an old antiques dealer ou

Crime and Punishment

1956•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Disco Sex — A disco band shows up at a studio to make a new album, but they are badly mobbed by a bunch of female groupies. A big or

Disco Sex

1978

★6.2

★6.2

The Iron Rose — A young couple out for a walk decide to take a stroll through a large cemetery. As darkness begins to fall they realize

The Iron Rose

1973•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Rollin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Orchestrator of Storms: The Fantastique World of Jean Rollin	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Story of French Fantasy Cinema	Self (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
2011	Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer	Self	Hit	Similar →
2011	Rencontre avec Jean Rollin et Jean-Pierre Bouyxou à la boutique Hors-Circuits	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	Bloody Lips & Iron Roses: The Work of Jean Rollin	Self	Flop	Similar →
1993	Dinosaur from the Deep	Professeur Nolan	Flop	Similar →
1993	Killing Car	Bandaged Man (as Michel Gentil)	Flop	Similar →
1992	Alien Platoon	Maj. Taylor	Flop	Similar →
1992	Trepanator	Dr. Roll	Flop	Similar →
1991	In Pursuit of Barbara	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Escapees	A client at Vénus club (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1981	Zombie Lake	Inspector Spitz	Flop	Similar →
1980	Clinique pour soins très spéciaux	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	L'Infirmière au minou rasé	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Lèvres gloutonnes	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Par devant par derrière	Invité	Average	Similar →
1978	Disco Sex	Sound Engineer	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Grapes of Death	The winemaker	Average	Similar →
1976	Amours collectives	Mike Gentle - the vampire	Flop	Similar →
1975	Lips of Blood	Cemetery Guard	Average	Similar →
1975	The Seduction of Amy	Rapist	Flop	Similar →
1973	Schoolgirl Hitchhikers	Man in red Turtleneck	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Iron Rose	The Prowler	Average	Similar →
1971	La secte du diable	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Paris ciné bis	Self	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Rape of the Vampire	Villager	Flop	Similar →
1956	Crime and Punishment	-	Hit	Similar →

Jean Rollin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Rollin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Rollin is "L'Infirmière au minou rasé" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Rollin acted in?

Jean Rollin has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Rollin?

Other notable films include "Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer", "Crime and Punishment", and "Disco Sex".