Michel Subor
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Michel Subor (February 2 1935 - January 17 2022) was a French actor who gained fame playing the lover of Brigitte Bardot's character in La Bride sur le Cou (1961). In Hollywood Subor starred in Clive Donner's What's New, Pussycat? (as lover Philippe) and in Alfred Hitchcock's Topaz (as Claude Jade's husband, the journalist François Picard). His most important role was his Bruno Forestier in Jean-Luc Godard's Le Petit Soldat, beside Anna Karina. He had a comeback in 1999 in Claire Denis's Beau Travail. His most recent movie was Claire Denis' Bastards in 2013. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michel Subor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michel Subor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Michel Subor's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michel Subor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Queen of Spades, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michel Subor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Subor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michel Subor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sang titre | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour | Commander Bruno Forestier (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Godard Mon Amour | Narrator #4 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bastards | Edouard Laporte | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Last Winter | Hélier | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | White Material | Henri Vial | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Intruder | Louis Trebor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dear Hunter | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wild Innocence | Chas | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beau Travail | Commander Bruno Forestier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fidelity | Rupert MacRoi | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ainsi soit-il | Barroux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Un petit grain de folie | Alexandre Pelozov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Braxton | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The French Revolution | Vadier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Der Mann im Salz | Meister Zwanzigeisen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Fourth Power | Xavier Mareche | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Secret Passage | Enrique | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Stress | Police commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le pilon | Roland Boileu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Rebel | Beaufils | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Sewers of Paradise | Biki le Targuy | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Accuser | Brignon | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | OAS Terrorist in Car | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Topaz | François Picard | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sadistic Hallucinations | L'inspecteur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | À nous deux, Paris! | Patrick Cartier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Le Reflux | Henri Person | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Queen of Spades | Herman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Young Girls of Good Families | Gerard LeGall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Le Petit Soldat | Bruno Forestier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jules and Jim | Récitant / Narrator (voix) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Vacation in Hell | André | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Please, Not Now! | Alain Varnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | My Pal the Gypsy | Bruno Pittuiti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | Un élève du cours (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Le jeune homme au restaurant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Michel Subor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michel Subor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michel Subor is "The Queen of Spades" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Subor acted in?
Michel Subor has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Subor?
Other notable films include "The French Revolution", "Jules and Jim", and "The Day of the Jackal".