Bernard Fresson
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Bernard Fresson (27 May 1931- 20 October 2002) was a French cinema actor. He starred in over 160 films. Some of his notable roles include: Javert in the 1972 mini-series version of Les Misérables, Inspector Barthelmy in John Frankenheimer's French Connection II (1974), Scope in Roman Polanski's The Tenant (1976), Gilbert in Lover Boy (1978), and Francis in Garçon! (1983), for which he received a César nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernard Fresson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bernard Fresson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bernard Fresson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bernard Fresson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 88% of Bernard Fresson'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 Shadow of a Kiss, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bernard Fresson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bernard Fresson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bernard Fresson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jean Moulin, une affaire française | Général Delestraint | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Adversary | Le père de Christine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Battle of Hernani | Victor Hugo (old) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | La Beauté sur la terre | Rougier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Without Family | Padrone Garofoli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Shadow of a Kiss | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Germinal | Victor Deneulin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | L'Interdiction | Judge Popinot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Quiproquos ! | Jean-Michel Ducharry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Time for Justice | The Godfather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Équipe de nuit | Schlossberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'Affaire Marie Besnard | Maître Albert Gautrat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | L'Amour ou presque | Pyromaniac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Zielscheiben | Fütterer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Spy, Stand Up | Henri Marchand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le Guépiot | Claude Chenot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tartuffe ou l'Imposteur | Orgon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Légitime défense | Béchereau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | We Forget Everything! | Ballandier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Autopsie d’un complot | Jacques Serrano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To Each His Hell | Bernard Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mado | Julien, Simon's partner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Tenant | Scope | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Call of the Wild | François | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rain over Santiago | un Ministre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | French Connection II | Henri Barthélémy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ursule and Grelu | Grelu | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Where There's Smoke | Dr. Peyrac | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Soleil O | Friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hearth Fires | Marc Champenois | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Too Small My Friend | Philippe Algir | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Max and the Junkmen | Abel Maresco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Portrait of Marianne | Alfred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Macédoine | Roger Vincent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cop | l'inspecteur Barnero | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Z | Matt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Woman in Chains | Gilbert Moreau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime | Bernard Hannecart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Far from Vietnam | Claude Ridder (segment "Claude Ridder") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | My Love, My Love | Serge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Belle de Jour | The Hail (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Thursday We Shall Sing Like Sunday | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | F.F.I liaison officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The War Is Over | André Sarlat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Person in charge of the finance carriage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Skies Above | Laurent | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | French Commando (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Flamboyant Sex | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sahara on Fire | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Hiroshima Mon Amour | German Lover | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bernard Fresson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bernard Fresson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Fresson is "Shadow of a Kiss" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bernard Fresson acted in?
Bernard Fresson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bernard Fresson?
Other notable films include "Autopsie d’un complot", "L'Affaire Marie Besnard", and "No Time for Justice".