What is Jean Gascon's latest movie?

Jean Gascon's most recent film is "Straight for the Heart" (1988).

Is Jean Gascon a good actor?

Jean Gascon has an average audience rating of 7.6/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, L'absence, Henry V.

Jean Gascon

Q: What is the best movie of Jean Gascon?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jean Gascon is "Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Jean Gascon acted in?

Jean Gascon has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

10Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 21, 1920

Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About Jean Gascon

Jean Gascon CC (December 21, 1920 – April 13, 1988) was a Canadian opera director, actor, and administrator. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Gascon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jean Gascon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Gascon reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Jean Gascon'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 Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jean Gascon Movies Ranked

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

★9.0

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962) movie poster

★9.0

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine: This short film offers a glimpse into the life of Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine, the Chief Justice who died prematurely but

Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine

1962•History

★9.0

★9.0

L'absence: Louise is a professional photographer and very successful in her job. But her father who had disappeared for many years

L'absence

1976•Drama

★9.0

★9.0

Henry V: Henry, tracing his descent from Edward III, has claimed the French crown. Assured by the Archbishop of Canterbury that r

Henry V

1967•Drama

★8.0

Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God (1961) movie poster

★8.0

Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God: This short drama is a portrait of Quebec lawyer and politician Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871). A proud, defiant man,

Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God

1961

★8.0

Les ludions:

Les ludions

1965•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Gascon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1988	Straight for the Heart	Invité au dîner	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Lucky Star	The Priest	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Cordélia	Judge Wurtele	Hit	Similar →
1977	Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love	Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
1976	L'absence	Paul	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	A Man Called Horse	Batise	Hit	Similar →
1967	Henry V	King of France	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Les ludions	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God	Lord Aylmer	Super Hit	Similar →

Jean Gascon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Gascon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Gascon is "Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Gascon acted in?

Jean Gascon has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Gascon?

Other notable films include "L'absence", "Henry V", and "Louis-Joseph Papineau: The Demi-God".