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3. Purple Noon. 1960 1h 58m PG-13. 7.7 (20K) Rate. Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess. Director René Clément Stars Alain Delon Maurice Ronet Marie Laforêt. 4. Two Men in Town.
- The Leopard (1963) Of course, “The Leopard” is one of best films of all time in its own genre (along with “Barry Lyndon”) and could be ranked higher, but this is an Alain Delon list and, even though he performed quite well, the French is completely obfuscated by Burt Lancaster, who is beyond flawless.
- Mr. Klein (1976) Delon was present in an unusual number of good films that were quickly forgotten and lost. “Mr. Klein” is an exceptional film and is the main example of that phenomenon.
- The Sicilian Clan (1969) Charisma and charm in gangster films are like popcorn at the movies: it’s never too much. “The Sicilian Clan” unites Henri Verneuil at his top form with one of the best (if not the best) cinema score composers of all time, Ennio Morricone, and a magnificent cast: Lino Ventura as a French cop; Jean Gabin as a gangster leader; and, of course, Delon as an untimely and irascible robber.
- The Last Adventure (1967) Robert Enrico isn’t credited as an important filmmaker in France, but “The Last Adventure” is a piece worth watching. While lots of dull and desultory films were made in the nouvelle vague, Enrico captured a quite honest camaraderie spirit felt at the time with an emblematic adventure of Manu, Roland, and Laetitia.
- Le Samouraï
- Purple Noon
- Le Battant
- Rocco and His Brothers
- Mr. Klein
- Le Cercle Rouge
- The Sicilian Clan
- La Piscine
- Boomerang
- Any Number Can Win
“Le Samouraï” is a French crime drama film released in 1967, directed and written by Jean-Pierre Melville. The movie stars Alain Delon in the lead role, with supporting performances from François Périer and Nathalie Delon. Set in Paris, the film tells the story of Jef Costello (played by Alain Delon), a hitman who is meticulous and methodical in hi...
Purple Noon (original title: Plein Soleil) is a 1960 French-Italian crime thriller film directed by René Clément, based on the 1955 novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith. The film stars Alain Delon as Tom Ripley, a charming and sociopathic con artist who travels to Italy to persuade his wealthy friend Philippe (Maurice Ronet) to ret...
“Le Battant” is a 1983 French crime-thriller film directed by Alain Delon and starring Delon himself in the lead role. The film tells the story of Jacques Darnay (Delon), a retired safecracker who is forced to come out of retirement when his friend is killed by a gang of criminals. Darnay sets out to avenge his friend’s death and take down the crim...
“Rocco and His Brothers” (original title: Rocco e i suoi fratelli) is a 1960 Italian drama film directed by Luchino Visconti. The movie stars Alain Delon and Annie Girardot, among others, and tells the story of a family of five brothers who move from rural Southern Italy to the industrial North in search of a better life. The film follows the famil...
“Mr. Klein” is a French drama film released in 1976, directed by Joseph Losey and starring Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, and Francine Bergé. The film is set in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II and tells the story of Robert Klein (Alain Delon), a wealthy art dealer who becomes embroiled in a mystery when he receives a Jewish newspaper addressed...
“Le Cercle Rouge” is a 1970 French crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and starring Alain Delon, Gian Maria Volontè, and Yves Montand. The film follows the story of a recently released convict named Corey (Delon), who teams up with a former police officer named Jansen (Montand) and a sharpshooter named Vogel (Volontè) to pull off a daring j...
“The Sicilian Clan” is a 1969 crime film directed by Henri Verneuil, in which Alain Delon plays the role of a young and ambitious criminal named Roger Sartet. The film also stars Jean Gabin and Lino Ventura and follows the story of a family of Sicilian gangsters who plan a daring heist on a jewelry store in Paris. Delon’s performance as Sartet is o...
“La Piscine” is a French-Italian drama film released in 1969, directed by Jacques Deray and written by Jean-Claude Carrière. The movie stars Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, and Jane Birkin. Set in the French Riviera, the film tells the story of a love triangle between a wealthy couple, Jean-Paul and Marianne (played by Alain Delon and R...
Boomerang! is a 1976 American crime thriller film directed by Arthur Penn and starring a star-studded cast that includes Jane Fonda, Lee Grant, and Roy Scheider. The film is based on the true story of the murder of a priest in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the subsequent investigation that led to the arrest and trial of a black man, who was falsely ...
“Any Number Can Win” (original title: “Mélodie en sous-sol”) is a 1963 French crime film directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, and Viviane Romance. The film follows Charles (Gabin), an aging thief who plans a heist on a casino with the help of a younger accomplice named Francis (Delon). The two men must navigate their dif...
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- 'Rocco and His Brothers' (1960) A sprawling, almost three-hour family crime epic that many believe influenced another sprawling, almost three-hour family crime epic that came out 12 years later, Rocco and His Brothers was one of Alain Delon's first big breaks as an actor.
- 'Le Cercle Rouge' (1970) Le Cercle Rouge (or The Red Circle) is one of those rare heist films that feels just about perfect. Delon plays a man who's just been released from prison, but quickly gets roped back into the criminal lifestyle he swore to leave behind.
- 'Le Samouraï' (1967) In what is perhaps his most iconic role, Alain Delon plays a cold, calculating assassin in Le Samouraï (its English title is the less-cool sounding "The Godson").
- 'The Sicilian Clan' (1969) The Sicilian Clan is yet another crime film starring Delon that's worth a watch, although he's more part of an ensemble cast here, rather than its star.
May 31, 2024 · The Sicilian Clan is a 1969 French crime film directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Jean Gabin, Lino Ventura and Alain Delon. The film was largely marketed by the casting together of three of the leading French movie actors of the day. The film score was written by Italian composer Ennio Morricone. 25.
8.2. Rate. 84 Metascore. Having recently been uprooted to Milan, Rocco and his four brothers each look for a new way in life when a prostitute comes between Rocco and his brother Simone. Director: Luchino Visconti | Stars: Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Claudia Cardinale. Votes: 21,074.
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The way Delon puts on his hat is a landmark, and this was the greatest performance we’ve seen from the Frenchman. Communicating with few words is a very hard task, and Delon did it easily using his imposing figure and body language to express the character’s mannerisms.
