Paul Crauchet
ActingAbout Paul Crauchet
Paul Crauchet (14 July 1920 – 19 December 2012) was a French actor. As a young man interested in aviation and rugby, Paul Crauchet discovered a passion for the theatre at the age of 23. He settled in Paris in 1945, he studied under Charles Dullin for three years and began on stage in 1949. He then worked at the Théâtre National Populaire with Jean Vilar. Crauchet appeared in the first film by Éric Rohmer, The Sign of Leo, in 1959, and then in 1962 in The War of the Buttons of Yves Robert. It is in The Wise Guys of Robert Enrico in 1965 that he became noticed. He had a very long career during which he worked with many directors, such as Alain Resnais, René Clément, Jean-Pierre Melville, Jacques Deray and José Giovanni. In 1983 he starred in Les Bancals. Source: Article "Paul Crauchet" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Paul Crauchet Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Crauchet 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 Paul Crauchet's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Paul Crauchet'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 Les Derniers Jours de la victime, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Crauchet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Crauchet's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Crauchet has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wild Grass | le 1er patient | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Adieu De Gaulle, adieu | Vieux jardinier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Grocer's Son | Le Père Clément | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rascals | Favart adult | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Le Marathon du lit | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dessine-moi un jouet | Le mendiant | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | La Belle Verte | Osam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Les Derniers Jours de la victime | Funès Le Chat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fast | Pépé | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Les Maîtres du pain | 'La Fatigue' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Just a Game | 'Smoking' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Mother's Castle | Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Father's Glory | Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Alek's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | La Brute | Yves Rodellec | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Les fortifs | Germain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Homicide by night | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Black List | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Gueule du loup | Commissioner Chailloux | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Louis et Réjane | Louis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Witness | Cathy's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Butterfly on the Shoulder | Raphaël | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flic Story | Paul Robier | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Beyond Fear | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Track | Rollin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Burned Barns | Pierre Cateux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Dominici Affair | Commissioner Sébeille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Cop | Morand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Where Did Tom Go? | Zagra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Without Apparent Motive | Francis Palombo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | Public Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le Cercle Rouge | The Receiver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Last Known Address | Jacques Loring, Martin's neighbor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Lettres de Stalingrad | Pianist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Army of Shadows | Félix Lepercq | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Swimming Pool | L'inspecteur Lévêque | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ho ! | Georges Briand | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | L'Affaire Lourdes | Bernadette's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Looters | Valdés | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Adventure | Insurer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The War Is Over | Roberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wise Guys | Pelissier, accountant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | À fleur de peau | l'inspecteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sign of the Lion | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | War of the Buttons | Touegueule | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Photograph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Série noire | Le portier du garage | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Foyer perdu | Coffee boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Skipper Next to God | A Jewish passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Crauchet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Crauchet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Crauchet is "Les Derniers Jours de la victime" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Crauchet acted in?
Paul Crauchet has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Crauchet?
Other notable films include "À fleur de peau", "Les fortifs", and "Louis et Réjane".