
Charles Vanel
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles-Marie Vanel, known as Charles Vanel (21 August 1892 in Rennes, France - 15 April 1989, in Cannes, France) was a French director and actor. He made his screen debut in 1912, in Robert Péguy's Jim Crow. His 77 year career comprised appearances in more than 200 films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Vanel, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Charles Vanel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Vanel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Vanel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | If the Sun Never Returns | Anzevui | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Three Brothers | Donato Giuranna | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Alice or the Last Escapade | Henri Vergennes | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Illustrious Corpses | Procurator Varga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Seven Deaths by Prescription | Pr Brézé | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life | Il Presidente | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | La nuit bulgare | Bohringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Le Père Goriot | Father Goriot | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Woman in Chains | L'invité au vernissage qui dit 'Oui, ça correspond au schéma du bonhomme' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | La séparation | Louis Vigué | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Passevin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Magnet of Doom | Dieudonné Ferchaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A King Without Distraction | le procureur du roi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | Paoli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece | Father Alexandre | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Maître Guérin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mask of the Gorilla | Colonel Berthomieu | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Death in the Garden | Castin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | To Catch a Thief | Bertani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Diabolique | Police Inspector Alfred Fichet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | On Trial | Wolf Andergast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Mr. de Vergennes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wages of Fear | Mr. Jo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Il bivio | Lubiani | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cuori sul mare | Nostromo Norus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Name of the Law | Massaro Turi Passalacqua | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Woman of Evil | Laurent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Le Bateau à soupe | Le capitaine Hervé | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | L'Enquête du 58 | Bernard - le mécanicien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Woman Who Dared | Pierre Gauthier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le soleil a toujours raison | L'homme du mas | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Business Is Business | Isidore Lechat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Law of the North | Dalrymple | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Abused Confidence | Jacques Ferney | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Southern Carrier | Herlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | Commander Vassidloff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jenny | Benoit | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | La Belle Équipe | Charles dit Charlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Michel Strogoff | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Green Domino | Nebel, a sculptor | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Great Game | Clement | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Les Misérables | Inspector Javert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Dainah the Mixed | Michaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | In the Name of the Law | Lancelot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wooden Crosses | Caporal Breval | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Accused, Stand Up! | Henri Lapalle | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | In the Night | L'ouvrier carrier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Chic | Fernand (François) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | An Ideal Woman | Angel Call | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Iceland Fisherman | Yann | Hit | Similar → |
Charles Vanel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Vanel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Vanel is "La séparation" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Vanel acted in?
Charles Vanel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Vanel?
Other notable films include "L'Enquête du 58", "The Wages of Fear", and "Diabolique".




