François Maistre - Actor Profile

François Maistre

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 14, 1925
Birth Place: Demigny, Saône-et-Loire, France

François Maistre Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of François Maistre reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of François Maistre's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of François Maistre'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 Vivre libre ou mourir, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best François Maistre Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from François Maistre's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Vivre libre ou mourir (1980) movie poster
★10.0

Vivre libre ou mourir:

Vivre libre ou mourir

1980
★10.0
The Conquistadores (1976) movie poster
★10.0

The Conquistadores: A young couple: Victor is a musician, Claire is a secretary in a publishing house. Their daily life seems so disappointi

The Conquistadores

1976
★10.0
Jarosław Dąbrowski (1976) movie poster
★10.0

Jarosław Dąbrowski: A film biography of Jarosław Dąbrowski, a Russian officer, Polish independence activist, and communist.

Jarosław Dąbrowski

1976•History
★10.0
À fleur de peau (1962) movie poster
★10.0

À fleur de peau: When Françoise introduced her fiancé to her parents, she had no idea that, during this family weekend, drama would enter

À fleur de peau

1962
★9.5
La terreur et la vertu: Danton (1964) movie poster
★9.5

La terreur et la vertu: Danton: From November 1793 to April 1794, in order to reinforce the power of the Revolution, Robespierre strikes right and left.

La terreur et la vertu: Danton

1964•History

Full Filmography

Every movie François Maistre has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Flower of Evil Jules Labière Average Similar →
1991 Madame Bovary Lieuvain Average Similar →
1989 Rouget le braconnier le père Rouget Average Similar →
1988 Story of Women president Lamarre-Coudray Hit Similar →
1985 Dom Juan La voix du Commandeur Flop Similar →
1985 Georges Courteline au travail & Boubouroche Courteline - André Flop Similar →
1982 Une glace avec deux boules... François Dalbion Flop Similar →
1981 Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! Monsieur Dumoulin Flop Similar →
1980 Engrenage Corbert Super Hit Similar →
1980 Mamito Monsieur Laurence Hit Similar →
1980 Vivre libre ou mourir The public prosecutor Super Hit Similar →
1979 Arrête de ramer, t'attaques la falaise ! Don Diègue Flop Similar →
1978 Violette Nozière Monsieur Mayeul Hit Similar →
1976 The Groper Don Pasquale Flop Similar →
1976 The Conquistadores - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Jarosław Dąbrowski Louis Adolphe Thiers Super Hit Similar →
1975 Chronicle of the Years of Fire Le contremaître de la carrière Hit Similar →
1975 Special Section Marquis de Brinon Hit Similar →
1975 Innocents with Dirty Hands Commissaire Lamy Average Similar →
1975 The arrest Le Chef Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Phantom of Liberty The Professor Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Duchess of Avila L'ermite Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Serpent inspecteur Joss Average Similar →
1972 The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Inspector Delecluze Super Hit Similar →
1970 Distracted Monsieur Gastier Average Similar →
1969 The Milky Way French Priest Hit Similar →
1968 The Golden Claws of the Cat Girl Davenport Flop Similar →
1967 Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka 'Dragon' Flop Similar →
1967 Belle de Jour The Teacher Hit Similar →
1966 Four Queens for an Ace Hakim Gregory Average Similar →
1965 Angelique: The Road To Versailles Le prince de Condé Hit Similar →
1965 OSS 117: Mission for a Killer Carlos Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Shameless Old Lady Gaston Hit Similar →
1964 Angelique Le prince de Condé Hit Similar →
1964 La terreur et la vertu: Danton Hébert Super Hit Similar →
1964 Daggers Drawn Doctor Average Similar →
1963 Blague dans le coin Sammy Bradford Average Similar →
1963 Horace 62 Tulle Flop Similar →
1962 The Star Ship Gregson Average Similar →
1962 À fleur de peau le commissaire Michel Super Hit Similar →
1962 Font-aux-Cabres Esteban Flop Similar →
1962 The Immoral Moment Patrice de Laborde Flop Similar →
1961 Paris Belongs to Us Pierre Goupil Hit Similar →
1961 Famous Love Affairs le commissaire Massot Flop Similar →
1961 Napoléon II, the Eagle Prince Metternich Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Joker André Laroche Flop Similar →
1960 Thank You, Natercia Lawyer Super Hit Similar →
1960 Danger in the Middle East - Hit Similar →
1960 The Love Game L'homme élégant Average Similar →
1960 Le 7ème jour de Saint-Malo - Flop Similar →

François Maistre - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of François Maistre?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring François Maistre is "Vivre libre ou mourir" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has François Maistre acted in?

François Maistre has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by François Maistre?

Other notable films include "The Conquistadores", "Jarosław Dąbrowski", and "À fleur de peau".

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