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Philippe de Broca

film director

Born: Died: French

Philippe Claude Alex de Broca de Ferrussac was a French film director.

He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful That Man from Rio (L'Homme de Rio), The Man from Acapulco (Le Magnifique) and On Guard (Le Bossu). His works include historical, romantic epics such as Chouans! and King of Hearts (Le Roi de cœur), as well as comedies with a charismatic, breezy hero ready to embark upon any adventure which comes his way, so long as it means escaping everyday modern life: Practice Makes Perfect (Le Cavaleur), The Devil by the Tail (Le Diable par la queue), The African (L'Africain). He had links with the actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, with whom he made six films, as well as with Jean-Pierre Cassel, Philippe Noiret and Jean Rochefort.

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French film director

Philippe de Broca's Historical Timeline

  1. Philippe de Broca is born

    Philippe de Broca, French film director, known for french film director, was born on 1933-03-15. Philippe Claude Alex de Broca de Ferrussac was a French film director.

  2. Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France

    Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philippe de Broca born?
Philippe de Broca was born on 1933-03-15 (French).
What is Philippe de Broca known for?
French film director
What historical events involved Philippe de Broca?
Philippe de Broca was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Philippe de Broca is born, Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France.
When did Philippe de Broca die?
Philippe de Broca died on 2004-01-01.

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