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Jacques Besnard

Jacques Besnard

Jacques Besnard was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to French comedy cinema. He began his career in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant director under notable filmmakers such as Maurice Régamey, Yves Robert, and Alberto Lattuada. In 1962, Besnard became the first assistant director to André Hunebelle, collaborating on films like Les Mystères de Paris (1962) and the Fantômas series. He made his directorial debut with Le Grand Restaurant (1966), co-written with Louis de Funès, which became a significant box office success. Besnard continued to direct comedies throughout the 1970s, including Le Fou du labo 4 (1967) and La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée (1976). In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to television, directing various TV movies and series. Besnard's work is characterized by its humor and collaboration with prominent French actors.

Crew
  • Fantomas

    Fantomas

    Department Directing

    Job Second Unit Director

    Average Rating
    6.8
    785 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 04, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Fantomas Unleashed

    Fantomas Unleashed

    Department Directing

    Job Second Unit Director

    Average Rating
    6.7
    554 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 08, 1965
    61 years ago
  • The Restaurant

    The Restaurant

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.8
    536 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 09, 1966
    60 years ago
  • The Restaurant

    The Restaurant

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    536 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 09, 1966
    60 years ago
  • The Antidote

    The Antidote

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    5.1
    116 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 30, 2005
    21 years ago
  • The Restroom Robbery

    The Restroom Robbery

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.4
    70 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 22, 1975
    51 years ago
  • The Restroom Robbery

    The Restroom Robbery

    Department Writing

    Job Adaptation

    Average Rating
    6.4
    70 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 22, 1975
    51 years ago
  • OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok

    OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok

    Department Directing

    Job Second Unit Director

    Average Rating
    7.7
    52 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 12, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Le Jour de gloire

    Le Jour de gloire

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.6
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 08, 1976
    50 years ago
  • The Mysteries of Paris

    The Mysteries of Paris

    Department Directing

    Job First Assistant Director

    Average Rating
    6.6
    24 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 04, 1962
    64 years ago
  • The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.9
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 29, 1967
    59 years ago
  • The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    5.9
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 29, 1967
    59 years ago
  • The Madman of Lab Four

    The Madman of Lab Four

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.9
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 29, 1967
    59 years ago
  • La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.5
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 31, 1976
    50 years ago
  • La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    5.5
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 31, 1976
    50 years ago
  • Signed, Arsène Lupin

    Signed, Arsène Lupin

    Department Directing

    Job Second Assistant Director

    Average Rating
    6.8
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 11, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !

    Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.9
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 10, 1982
    44 years ago
  • Big Deal

    Big Deal

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 29, 1973
    53 years ago
  • French Undressing

    French Undressing

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    2.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 10, 1976
    50 years ago
  • French Undressing

    French Undressing

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 10, 1976
    50 years ago
  • The Looters

    The Looters

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    3.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 08, 1967
    59 years ago
  • Feu Adrien Muset

    Feu Adrien Muset

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 30, 1992
    33 years ago
  • Général... nous voilà !

    Général... nous voilà !

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 18, 1978
    48 years ago
  • Général... nous voilà !

    Général... nous voilà !

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    2.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 18, 1978
    48 years ago
  • First Taste of Love

    First Taste of Love

    Department Crew

    Job Technical Advisor

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 27, 1961
    66 years ago
  • Appelez-moi Fouks

    Appelez-moi Fouks

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 13, 1986
    40 years ago
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