Michel Subor
ActingAbout Michel Subor
Michel Subor (born Mischa Subotzki; 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.
Michel Subor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michel Subor reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michel Subor's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of Michel Subor'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 Young Girls of Good Families, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michel Subor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Subor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michel Subor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 2012 | The Bardot mystery | - | Super Hit | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Un petit grain de folie | Alexandre Pelozov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Braxton | - | Super Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Stress | Police commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le pilon | Roland Boileu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Rebel | Beaufils | Super 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Le Reflux | Henri Person | Super Hit | 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 | Super Hit | 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 "Young Girls of Good Families" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Subor acted in?
Michel Subor has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Subor?
Other notable films include "The Bardot mystery", "Le Reflux", and "Braxton".