Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants

Jean Gabin took his first steps in cinema in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame thanks to his striking naturalness. Having become a star, he made his mark in the most famous French films, first by playing magnificent thugs or characters with tragic destinies, then by imprinting his characters with his aura, his legendary wit, and his charisma that commanded respect.

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Overview

Jean Gabin took his first steps in cinema in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame thanks to his striking naturalness. Having become a star, he made his mark in the most famous French films, first by playing magnificent thugs or characters with tragic destinies, then by imprinting his characters with his aura, his legendary wit, and his charisma that commanded respect. An exceptional actor, he became one of the great names of French cinema and continued to build his legend, working with the greatest filmmakers (Grangier, Verneuil, Delannoy) and alongside prestigious actors (Bernard Blier, Lino Ventura, Louis de Funès, Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo).

Cast

Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin
Self (archive footage)
Magali Noël
Magali Noël
Self (archive footage)
Henri Verneuil
Henri Verneuil
Self (archive footage)
Bourvil
Bourvil
Self (archive footage)
Claire Delannoy
Claire Delannoy
Self
Jean Becker
Jean Becker
Self