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Philippe Clair

French film director (1930-2020) · France · On the map · Directors · Died at 90

Prosper Charles Bensoussan professionally known as Philippe Clair was a Moroccan-French actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and popular humorist. Along with fellow French directors Max Pécas and Richard Balducci, his name is synonymous with the golden age of camp and low comedy in French cinema.

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2020Died28 November 20202006Arte 1 DocumentaFilm1990L'aventure extraordinaire d'un papa peu ordinaireFilm, Director, Writer1986Si t'as besoin de rien, fais-moi signeFilm, Director1984How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You LeaveFilm, Director, Writer1982More Beautiful Than Me You DieFilm, Director, Writer1980Rodriguez au pays des merguezFilm, Director, Writer1979Ces flics étranges venus d'ailleursFilm, Director, Writer1978Comment se faire réformerFilm, Director, Writer1976The BraggartFilm, Director1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSeriesMidi PremièreSeries, 19751973La Brigade en folieFilm, Director, Writer1971Samedi soirSeriesLa Grande MaffiaFilm, 1971Director, Writer1966The Upper HandFilm1962Give Me Ten Desperate MenFilm1956People of No ImportanceFilm1930Born14 September 1930

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About this person

Country
France
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2020 · aged 90