Catherine Spaak
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Catherine Spaak (3 April 1945 – 17 April 2022) was a French-Italian actress, singer, model, and media personality. A member of the Spaak family, she was known as an iconic "It girl" in Italy during the 1960s, becoming a star of commedia all'italiana films, before later becoming prominent as a talk show host and media personality. Description above from the Wikipedia article Catherine Spaak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Catherine Spaak reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Catherine Spaak's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Catherine Spaak remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Il Sorpasso, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Catherine Spaak Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Catherine Spaak's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Catherine Spaak.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | La vacanza | Carla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ti sposo ma non troppo | la madre di Andrea (lei) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | I più grandi di tutti | Esmeralda | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | L'uomo privato | Ex amante | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Te lo leggo negli occhi | Conduttrice TV | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Tandem | Madre di Camilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Il ritorno del piccolo Lord | Veronica Benetti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Secret Scandal | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | La Martingale | Giordana Muller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Honey | Writer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Catherine and I | Claudia Parise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Precarious Bank Teller | Elena De Fanti - la moglie di Arturo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Horse Fever | Gabriella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Take a Hard Ride | Catherine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Birds of Baden-Baden | Elisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Story of a Cloistered Nun | Sister Elisabeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Darling Slave | Rosalba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Dear Parents | Madeleine | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Murder Is a Murder | Françoise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Boxer | Claire, Nick's daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Cat o' Nine Tails | Anna Terzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Diary of a Telephone Operator | Nanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Woman Posing for Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Rather Complicated Girl | Claudia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Libertine | Margherita | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare | Allegra | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man with the Balloons | Giovanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hotel | Jeanne Rochefort | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Make Love, Not War | Ombrina | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | For Love and Gold | Matelda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Adultery Italian Style | Marta | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mademoiselle de Maupin | Magdeleine de Maupin | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kiss the Other Sheik | Giovanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Made in Italy | Carolina (segment "3 'La Donna', episode 2") | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Six Days a Week | Maria / Silvana / Caterina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Weekend at Dunkirk | Jeanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Circle of Love | The Midinette | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Three Nights of Love | Ghiga /Giselle/ Cirilla | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | La calda vita | Sergia | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Empty Canvas | Cecilia | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Little Nuns | Sister Celeste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Girl from Parma | Dora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sex Can Be Difficult | Valeria (segment "Le donne") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Il Sorpasso | Lilli Cortona | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Eighteen in the Sun | Nicole Molino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Crazy Desire | Francesca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three Faces of Sin | Danièle Pièges | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sweet Deceptions | Francesca | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Le Trou | Nicole | Super Hit | Similar → |
Catherine Spaak - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Catherine Spaak?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Catherine Spaak is "Il Sorpasso" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Catherine Spaak acted in?
Catherine Spaak has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Catherine Spaak?
Other notable films include "Le Trou", "La Martingale", and "The Boxer".