René Génin - Actor Profile

René Génin

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 25, 1890
Birth Place: Aix-en-Provence, France

René Génin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of René Génin 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 René Génin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of René Génin'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 Le vertige, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best René Génin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from René Génin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Le vertige (1935) movie poster
★10.0

Le vertige: General Mikailoff once killed a lieutenant he mistakenly believed to be his wife's lover. Subsequently, she meets Henri

Le vertige

1935•Drama
★10.0
Le Choc en retour (1937) movie poster
★10.0

Le Choc en retour: A rich sugar factory manager wants to marry his daughter to an aristocrat, while the young girl is in love with an engin

Le Choc en retour

1937•Comedy
★10.0
Patricia (1942) movie poster
★10.0

Patricia: Mademoiselle Bressac is a bossy spinster who manages "Le Clos", her estate, with an iron hand. But is she really a bad p

Patricia

1942•Drama
★10.0
Le valet maître (1941) movie poster
★10.0

Le valet maître: Some, like Ravier de l'Orne are born... masters, but ,like him, do not live up to their rank. Others, like Gustave Moril

Le valet maître

1941
★10.0
Le moussaillon (1942) movie poster
★10.0

Le moussaillon: The son of a sailor, who seduced and abandoned the mother, doesn't get along with the new man, a clockmaker, the woman w

Le moussaillon

1942•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie René Génin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 La salamandre d'or Peasant Super Hit Similar →
1962 My Uncle from Texas - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Eyes Without a Face Emile Tessot Super Hit Similar →
1958 Glamador The grandfather (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Sexpot Mignien Super Hit Similar →
1955 Casse-cou, mademoiselle! - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Le chemin de la drogue - Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Red Needle Henri Super Hit Similar →
1951 Under the Paris Sky Coachman Super Hit Similar →
1950 L’Atomique monsieur Placido Violinist Super Hit Similar →
1950 Love and Companionship Duchemin Super Hit Similar →
1949 Les Dieux du dimanche Doctor Schaefer Super Hit Similar →
1948 Cab Number 13 - Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Beautiful Trip The owner of the lingerie store Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Kids Are Leading the Investigation Belleu Super Hit Similar →
1947 Le Bateau à soupe Kerroët Super Hit Similar →
1946 Au pays des cigales - Super Hit Similar →
1945 L'Enquête du 58 Simon l'aiguilleur Super Hit Similar →
1945 A Cage of Nightingales Father Maxence Super Hit Similar →
1944 The Ménard Collection Tramp Super Hit Similar →
1944 The Traveler Without Luggage Vicar Hit Similar →
1943 My Love is Near You 'La Coule' Super Hit Similar →
1943 À la Belle Frégate Photographer Super Hit Similar →
1943 La Chèvre d'or Abbot Super Hit Similar →
1942 Patricia Jouset Super Hit Similar →
1942 The Murderer Lives at Number 21 Alfred Hit Similar →
1942 The Law of Spring Firmin Super Hit Similar →
1942 Retour au bonheur - Super Hit Similar →
1942 Le moussaillon Octave Super Hit Similar →
1941 Le valet maître - Super Hit Similar →
1941 Fromont Young and Risler Elder Delobelle Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Man Who Seeks the Truth Specialist Super Hit Similar →
1939 Second Childhood Guesthouse Proprietor Super Hit Similar →
1939 Daybreak Le concierge Super Hit Similar →
1939 Mon oncle et mon curé Le curé Super Hit Similar →
1938 A Foolish Maiden - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Sommes-nous défendus? - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Satan's Paradise Le prêtre Super Hit Similar →
1938 L'Accroche-cœur Controller Super Hit Similar →
1938 Port of Shadows The Doctor Hit Similar →
1938 Boys' School Donnadieu, prof. de musique Hit Similar →
1938 Ramuntcho Vicar Super Hit Similar →
1938 Nuits de princes (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1938 Bouquets from Nicholas Gendarme Super Hit Similar →
1937 La Danseuse rouge - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Nights of Fire - Hit Similar →
1937 Le Choc en retour A laborer Super Hit Similar →
1936 The Lower Depths Lukas, le philosophe Hit Similar →
1935 Le vertige le deuxième valet Super Hit Similar →
1933 La fusée L'huissier Super Hit Similar →

René Génin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of René Génin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring René Génin is "Le vertige" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has René Génin acted in?

René Génin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by René Génin?

Other notable films include "Le Choc en retour", "Patricia", and "Le valet maître".

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