Yves Arcanel - Actor Profile

Yves Arcanel

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 13, 1928
Birth Place: Vincennes, Seine [now Val-de-Marne], France

Yves Arcanel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yves Arcanel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Yves Arcanel'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 Ces malades qui nous gouvernent, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yves Arcanel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yves Arcanel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Yves Arcanel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Ces malades qui nous gouvernent Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1981 Ubu cocu ou l'archéoptéryx Achras Flop Similar →
1981 Faster, Faster Guarda Average Similar →
1978 André Chénier and the Young Captive Roucher Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Carpathian Castle Maître Koltz Average Similar →
1976 Irradiated Dr. Treguier Super Hit Similar →
1973 The End of the Tether Sterne Super Hit Similar →
1973 In Love with Sex Le père de Béatrice Flop Similar →
1972 Justine de Sade Dom Sévérino Flop Similar →
1970 Le Cercle Rouge Committing magistrate Super Hit Similar →
1969 Under the Sign of the Bull Le chef mécanicien Hit Similar →
1968 Pasha un inspecteur de la Police Judiciaire Hit Similar →
1966 The Restaurant Henri Hit Similar →
1965 Dom Juan Dom Alonso Average Similar →
1965 Diamonds Are Brittle - Flop Similar →
1965 The Big Swag Filippi's blond accomplice (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1964 Coplan, Agent 005 - Average Similar →
1963 L'un d'entre vous Michel Sicard Flop Similar →
1963 Crooks in Clover Le contremaitre de l'usine de Montauban. Super Hit Similar →
1963 Le Troisième Concerto Bernard Super Hit Similar →
1962 Quatrevingt-treize Radoub Super Hit Similar →
1959 Green Harvest - Average Similar →
1959 The Beast Is Loose Inspector Berger Average Similar →
1958 A Bullet in the Gun Barrel P.J. Inspector Flop Similar →
1958 That Night Designer Average Similar →
1958 The Desert of Pigalle A police inspector Flop Similar →
1957 La Peau de l'ours - Average Similar →

Yves Arcanel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yves Arcanel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yves Arcanel is "Ces malades qui nous gouvernent" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yves Arcanel acted in?

Yves Arcanel has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yves Arcanel?

Other notable films include "Irradiated", "Quatrevingt-treize", and "Le Troisième Concerto".

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