Alain Delon, the legendary French actor, was a central figure in the French golden age of cinema during the 1960s and 70s. Known for his suave, tough-guy persona and striking good looks, Leon appeared in more than 100 movies in his five-decade career. What made Delon so memorable was the unpredictable nature of his performances. From the ruthless assassin he played in Le Samouraï, to the charismatic criminal in Borsalino, Delon especially shone when he showed his seductive side in L’Eclisse and La Piscine. Hiss filmography even includes iconic literary characters, such as Zorro and Tom Ripley.
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Delon passed away on August 18th, 2024, at the age of 88. Since then, film scholars, journalists, and fans have reflected on his remarkable body of work and the legacy his powerful performances have left in cinema history. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors of his generation and the rare international star to achieve global acclaim. While it is challenging to narrow down his extraordinary filmography, Delon’s best films truly showcase his unique talent and gravitas.
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Spirits Of The Dead (1968)
Role: William Wilson
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Spirits of the Dead
HorrorMysteryDrama
Release Date
May 17, 1968
Runtime
121 Minutes
Main Genre
Horror
Cast
Brigitte Bardot
, Alain Delon
, Jane Fonda
, Terence Stamp
, Peter Fonda
, James Robertson Justice
, Salvo Randone
, Katia Christine
, Philippe Lemaire
, John Karlsen
, Maria Tedeschi
, Milena Vukotić
, Umberto D’Orsi
, Daniele Vargas
Character(s)
Giuseppina
, William Wilson and his double
, Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein
, Toby Dammit
, Baron Wilhelm Berlifitzing
, Countess’ Advisor
, Priest
, Girl on Dissection Table
, Philippe
, Schoolmaster
, Woman
, TV interviewer
, Hans
, University Professor
Director
Roger Vadim
, Federico Fellini
, Louis Malle
Writers
Roger Vadim
, Federico Fellini
, Louis Malle
, Clement Biddle Wood
, Bernardino Zapponi
, Pascal Cousin
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A unique departure for Alain Delon, Spirits of the Dead (Histoires Extraordinaire) is a horror anthology comprising three segments directed by filmmaking legends Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, and Roger Vadim. Each of the films are based on stories by Edgar Allen Poe and features an incredible cast, including Jane Fonda, Terrence Stamp, Peter Fonda, and Bridgette Bardot.
While Fellini’s film, Toby Dammit, an unsettling satire of horror films, is the standout of the three, Louis Malle’s entry William Wilson, starring Delon, is also immensely rewarding. Delon delivers a chilling performance as a murderous psychopath who has a fateful confrontation with his doppelgänger. His scenes with Bardot, playing a courtesan, are the film’s highlight and Malle effectively captures the eerie atmosphere and macabre tone of Poe’s best work.
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Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Role: Jacqus Chaban-Delmas
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Is Paris Burning?
This towering WWII film unfolds during the liberation of Paris by the French Resistance. Delon plays real-life figure Jaques Chaban-Delmas, a resistance leader who is faced with a harrowing choice when he learns that Hitler has appointed a general to destroy Paris if the Allies try to reclaim it.
Seeing the depiction of the German leadership grappling with the madness of Hitler’s plan is especially memorable.
The film provides a rare glimpse into lesser-seen aspects of WWII. Tension builds as Delon’s Gaullist character adopts a cautious “wait-and-see” strategy, while communist leader Colonel Rol-Tanguy, portrayed by the brilliant Bruno Kremer, advocates for immediate action by forcing an uprising of the Paris civilians. Seeing the depiction of the German leadership grappling with the madness of Hitler’s plan is especially memorable. The film also has a screenplay co-written by Francis Ford Coppola in one of his first credits.
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The Black Tulip (1964)
Role: Julien de Saint Preux / Guillaume de Saint Preux
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The Black Tulip
Release Date
February 28, 1964
Runtime
115 Minutes
Main Genre
Action
Genres
Comedy, Action, Adventure
Cast
Santiago Ontañón, Francis Blanche, Jorge Rigaud, Laura Valenzuela, Lucien Callamand, José Luis Pellicena, Adolfo Marsillach, Perla Cristal, Yvan Chiffre, Enrique Ávila, José Jaspe, Dawn Addams, Virna Lisi, Alain Delon, Akim Tamiroff
Character(s)
Brignon, Plantin, L’intendant général / Chief of Police, Le marquis de Vigogne, La marquise Catherine de Vigogne, Baron La Mouche, Caroline Caro Plantin, Julien de Saint Preux / Guillaume de Saint Preux, Lisette
Director
Christian-Jaque
Writers
Paul Andréota, Christian-Jaque, Alexandre Dumas, Henri Jeanson
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A change of pace for Alain Delon, The Black Tulip (La Tuilpe Noire) based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, is a lighthearted swashbuckling adventure, where audiences get two Alain Delons for the price of one. Delon made the film to showcase his versatility after perfecting his suave, intense persona in earlier roles. He was also inspired by the success his friend Jean-Paul Belmondo found with the swashbuckler Cartouche a few years prior.
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In the film, Delon plays a nobleman who leads a double life as a masked bandit known as the Black Tulip, who goes around robbing local aristocrats. When his bandit is scarred during a robbery, he enlists his twin brother to take the persona over and wear the mask, in order to conceal his identity. While more frivolous than most of Delon’s notable roles, it is still immensely entertaining and offers a refreshing opportunity to see Delon explore other types of characters.
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The Sicilian Clan (1969)
Role: Roger Sartet
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The Sicilian Clan
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CrimeDrama
The Sicilian Clan, directed by Henri Verneuil, follows an ambitious mobster who orchestrates a complex diamond heist while enticing the daughter-in-law of a powerful mob patriarch. Meanwhile, a relentless police commissioner seeks to thwart their plans in this gripping crime drama set in 1969.
Release Date
February 4, 1969
Runtime
117 Minutes
Director
Henri Verneuil
In this thrilling film that blends the gangster genre with a heist film, Alain Delon joins forces with two other heavyweights of French cinema, Lino Ventura and Jean Gabin. Delon plays a cold-blooded criminal who escapes from prison with the help of the Sicilian Mafia. He teams up with the mob boss (Gabin) to execute an intricate heist to steal priceless jewels from an exhibit in Rome.
While the heist elements feel a little familiar, the film stands out for Ennio Morriconne’s iconic score and the suspenseful climax in which the mobsters hijack a plane transporting the diamonds. While Delon is part of an ensemble in the film, he still does a masterful job of creating a unique character, and the fun of the film is watching him navigate the treacherous criminal organization he is entangled with.
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Two Men In Town (1973)
Role: Gino Strabliggi
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Two Men in Town
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Two Men in Town, directed by José Giovanni, follows a former bank robber who, after serving a decade in prison, seeks redemption with the aid of a social worker. However, he faces persistent harassment from a cop with whom he shares a fraught past.
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November 12, 1973
Runtime
99 Minutes
Cast
Jean Gabin
, Alain Delon
, Mimsy Farmer
, Michel Bouquet
, Victor Lanoux
, Cécile Vassort
, Ilaria Occhini
, Guido Alberti
, Bernard Giraudeau
, Christine Fabréga
, Malka Ribowska
, Robert Castel
, Gérard Depardieu
, Jacques Monod
, Patrick Lancelot
, Armand Mestral
, Gabriel Briand
, Pierre Collet
, Maurice Barrier
, Raymond Loyer
, Jacques Marchand
, Dominique Zardi
, Jean-Pierre Honoré
Director
José Giovanni
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Two Men in Town (Deux hommes dans la Ville) might be Alain Delon’s bleakest film. It’s another simmering crime story, in which Delon plays a man trying to stay on the straight and narrow after being released early from prison. The majority of the film focuses on his character, Gino Strabliggi’s reintegration into society with the help of a compassionate social worker, played by Jean Gabin. However, things soon go awry as Gino is harassed by a police officer from his past and is lured back into his former life of crime.
The film is very understated, with a relatively simple plot, but its strength lies in the connection between Delon and Gabin’s characters. Their relationship is full of real heart and pathos, making the ending even more tragic. It’s a haunting film that will stick with you after watching it.
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Zorro (1975)
Role: Don Diego/Zorro
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Zorro
AdventureActionComedyWestern
Zorro is a 1975 adventure film directed by Duccio Tessari. It follows a newly installed governor who adopts a masked alter ego, Zorro, to combat the oppressive rule of the corrupt Colonel Huerta. Teaming with allies, he seeks to restore justice to the troubled province.
Release Date
March 6, 1975
Runtime
124 Minutes
Character(s)
Don Diego / El Zorro
, Contessina Ortensia Pulido
, Sgt. Garcia
, Joaquin
, Brother Francisco
, Col. Huerta
, Miguel de la Serna
, Aunt Carmen
, Fritz von Merkel
, Chicken Vendor
, Grocer
, la moglie di Miguel
Director
Duccio Tessari
A straightforward adaptation of Johnston McCulley’s classic novel, Duccio Tessari’s Zorro blends the director’s Spaghetti Western style with a traditional swashbuckling tone. Alain Delon stars as the title character, and it might be the most fun he has ever had on screen. He stars as the governor of a town under martial law who is forced to go up against the villainous Col. Huerta. Eventually, Deleon dons the iconic mask and embarks on his mission to free the town.
Watching Delon wear the mask for the first time is tremendously satisfying, and Tessari films the action scenes with a great visual flair. However, the real heart of the movie lies in the romance between Zorro and Hortensia (played by Ottavia Piccolo), who is also determined to stop Huerta from destroying her beloved town. Delon is perfectly cast as the legendary hero. His charm and sex appeal elevate the film, which, while walking the line between adventure and camp, never fully crosses into camp thanks to Tessari’s careful direction.
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The Eclipse (1962)
Role: Piero
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L’Eclisse
L’Eclisse is a 1962 romantic drama directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The film follows Vittoria, a literary translator in Rome, as she navigates a new relationship with Piero, a stockbroker. Their romance faces challenges against the backdrop of the Roman stock exchange and an impending eclipse.
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Release Date
December 20, 1962
Runtime
126 Minutes
Main Genre
Romance
Cast
Alain Delon
, Monica Vitti
, Francisco Rabal
, Lilla Brignone
, Rossana Rory
, Mirella Ricciardi
, Louis Seigner
, Cyrus Elias
, Alba Maiolini
, Maria Tedeschi
Director
Michelangelo Antonioni
Writers
Michelangelo Antonioni
, Tonino Guerra
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Directed by master filmmaker Michaelangelo Antonioni, The Eclipse (L’Eclisse) is a minimalist yet seductive character drama about a newly single translator who starts a relationship with a cocky stockbroker, played by Alain Delon. What starts off as a standard romance quickly turns more and more interesting as the couple’s relationship is severely tested throughout the film. While the plot is relatively straightforward, what makes the film special is its dreamlike quality, which often feels poetic. The film lures the viewer in and casts a spell with its hypnotic filmmaking.
The Eclipse is part of a trilogy of films made by Antonioni, which also includes La’Avventura and La Notte. It played at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or. The film is widely regarded as Antonioni’s most important film, with admirers such as Martin Scorcese. In his documentary My Voyage to Italy, Scorcese shared how The Eclipse “haunted and inspired him as a young moviegoer.“
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Rocco And His Brothers (1961)
Role: Rocco Parondi
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Rocco and His Brothers
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Rocco and His Brothers is a 1960 Italian drama directed by Luchino Visconti. The film follows an impoverished widow and her five sons as they move to the city, where familial bonds are tested when two brothers become romantic rivals, leading to tragic consequences.
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October 7, 1960
Runtime
178 Minutes
Cast
Alain Delon
, Renato Salvatori
, Annie Girardot
, Katina Paxinou
, Alessandra Panaro
, Spiros Focás
, Max Cartier
, Corrado Pani
, Rocco Vidolazzi
, Claudia Mori
, Adriana Asti
, Enzo Fiermonte
, Nino Castelnuovo
, Rosario Borelli
, Renato Terra
, Roger Hanin
, Paolo Stoppa
, Suzy Delair
, Claudia Cardinale
, Jerome Adjer
, Orlando Baralla
Director
Luchino Visconti
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Rocco and his Brothers (Rocco e i suoi fratelli) is an epic family crime drama that helped put Alain Delon on the map. Despite its nearly three-hour runtime, the film remains captivating, thanks to its ambitious storytelling and outstanding performances. Its exploration of themes like striving for a better life, family loyalty, and violence being passed down across generations feels timeless and incredibly relevant.
Delon stars as Rocco the oldest of five brothers who move with their mother to Italy’s northern region after their father’s death. While the siblings work hard to find opportunities, they gradually descend into crime. A fierce rivalry develops between Rocco and his hothead brother Simone when they both fall for the exquisite Nadia.
The film can be tough to watch due to its bleakness, but it remains immensely compelling throughout. Initially met with mixed reviews in Italy, Rocco and his Brothers is now considered one of the greatest Italian films ever made. It was even a huge inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola while making The Godfather.
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Dirty Money (1972)
Role: Edouard Coleman
Dirty Money (Un Flic) is the final film by French master and frequent Alain Delon collaborator, Jean-Pierre Melville. While it may be considered a minor work compared to their earlier films, it remains a worthwhile and tense crime thriller, serving as an intriguing footnote in both artists’ careers.
The most interesting aspect of the film is that it is a complete inversion of their earlier work. While Delon often played roguish criminals in Melville’s films, this time he takes on the role of a police chief. His character befriends a local nightclub owner, only to uncover that the man is a bank robber planning one final heist. Watching Delon pursue the ruthless criminal is entertaining to watch, particularly as he embodies the dispirited lawman he was so often pitted against in previous roles. Catherine Deneuve is also memorable playing the quintessential femme fatale role, looking as beautiful as ever.
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The Swimming Pool (1969)
Role: Jean-Paul Leroy
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The Swimming Pool
PG
DramaCrime
The Swimming Pool, released in 1969, unfolds in a villa near St. Tropez, where lovers Jean-Paul and Marianne enjoy a tranquil summer until Marianne’s former lover and his teenage daughter arrive. Their presence ignites unease and tension, leading to a complex and perilous emotional entanglement among the four.
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Release Date
January 31, 1969
Runtime
123 minutes
Cast
Alain Delon
, Romy Schneider
, Maurice Ronet
, Jane Birkin
, Paul Crauchet
, Steve Eckardt
, Maddly Bamy
, Suzie Jaspard
, Thierry Chabert
, Ruth Price
, Stéphanie Fugain
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Jacques Deray
In The Swimming Pool (La Piscine), Alain Delon and Romy Schneider play lovers on vacation at a luxurious French villa in this slow-burn, seductive thriller. What begins as a romantic character drama takes a darker turn when the couple is visited by an old friend and his teenage daughter. The film is filled with juicy twists and turns, and its charm lies in watching its beautiful cast behave badly for two hours in a stunningly picturesque setting.
The character work is superb, delving into raw human insecurities with surprising depth. Delon and Schneider, who had dated before making this film, radiate chemistry that is off the charts. Their scenes together sizzle, and it’s fun to see a fresh side to Delon. His character retains his rugged charm, but is looser and more self-assured than usual, which makes the film feel more unpredictable, especially in the second half when everything begins to unravel for the central couple.
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Borsalino (1970)
Role: Roch Siffredi
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Borsalino
CrimeDrama
Borsalino is a 1970 crime drama set in 1930s Marseille, featuring two small-time crooks who partner after an altercation over a woman. Initially engaging in minor criminal activities, they soon find themselves undertaking assignments for local gangster bosses, ultimately planning to establish their own criminal enterprise.
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126 minutes
Cast
Alain Delon
, Jean-Paul Belmondo
, Catherine Rouvel
, Françoise Christophe
, Corinne Marchand
, Laura Adani
, Nicole Calfan
, Hélène Rémy
, Odette Piquet
, Mario David
, Lionel Vitrant
, Dennis Berry
, Jean Aron
, André Bollet
, Arnoldo Foà
, Daniel Ivernel
, Christian de Tillière
, Julien Guiomar
, Michel Bouquet
, Pierre Koulak
, Yvan Chiffre
, Henri Attal
, Philippe Castelli
, Mireille Darc
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In this 1930s-set gangster film, Alain Delon teams up with another iconic French actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo. It’s the most purely entertaining of Delon’s many gangster films, largely thanks to the compelling bromance that develops between the two leads. Director Jacque Deray masterfully navigates shifting tones, as what starts as a breezy lighthearted crime film, slowly descends into one steeped in brutal violence by its conclusion.
Delon plays another criminal fresh out of prison, who finds himself at odds with another gangster who has shacked up with his girlfriend while incarcerated. However, the two men soon join forces in a bid to take over the criminal underworld in Marseille.
Delon took on the project out of his desire to work with his friend Belmondo. However, the two had a falling out during production due to Delon’s controlling nature.
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No Way Out (1973)
Role: Tony Arzenta
No Way Out is a high-octane, no-holds-barred crime film in which Alain Delon stars in one of his rare pure revenge roles. It’s an over-the-top, violent, grindhouse film elevated by Duccio Tessari’s assured direction and relentless pacing. Delon stars as Tony Arzenta, a contract killer who is quite possibly the best hitman in the game.
He works for a syndicate made up of some of the world’s most ruthless crime bosses. However, when he decides to retire and leave his life of crime behind, his employers grow nervous that he knows too much and attempt to take him out. But things don’t quite turn out to plan when his wife and child are accidentally killed instead.
What follows is a brutal series of set pieces as Delon’s hitman kills the syndicate’s colorful assortment of crime bosses one by one. Tessari masterfully stages the action, with each sequence raising the stakes and escalating the violence, while still remaining grounded and believable. Delon seems to revel in the role, displaying a level of freedom not often seen in his other films. Quentin Tarantino is a notable fan of No Way Out, praising the film for its breakneck pace and strong direction. (via The New Beverly).
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The Leopard (1963)
Role: Prince Tancredi Falconeri
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The Leopard
Drama
The Leopard, directed by Luchino Visconti, depicts an aristocratic Sicilian family’s adaptation to societal changes as Italy unifies in the 1860s. Prince Don Fabrizio Salina strategically supports his nephew Tancredi’s marriage to Angelica, the bourgeois daughter of Don Calogero, to preserve their social standing.
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November 8, 1963
Runtime
186 Minutes
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burt lancaster
, Claudia Cardinale
, Alain Delon
, Paolo Stoppa
, Rina Morelli
, Romolo Valli
, Terence Hill
, Pierre Clémenti
, Lucilla Morlacchi
, Giuliano Gemma
, Ida Galli
, Ottavia Piccolo
, Carlo Valenzano
, Brook Fuller
, Anna Maria Bottini
, Lola Braccini
, Marino Masé
, Howard Nelson Rubien
, Tina Lattanzi
, Marcella Rovena
, Rina De Liguoro
, Valerio Ruggeri
, Giovanni Melisenda
Director
Luchino Visconti
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A beautiful sweeping epic, Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) is one of Alain Delon’s most acclaimed films. The historical drama stars Burt Lancaster as Prince Don Fabrizio Salina, an aging aristocrat who slowly adapts to the large societal changes during the unification of Italy in the 1860s. Don Fabrizio reluctantly allows his nephew Tancredi (Delon) a war hero with ambitious political aspirations, to marry the radiant Angelica, daughter of the ungainly middle-class Don Calogero, in order to secure his family’s future and maintain their accustomed lifestyle.
The film won the Palme d’Or at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival.
The cinematography by Giuseppe Rotunno is stunning, with everything from the costumes to the set design immersing viewers in the period. The film is an introspective meditation on the passage of time, loss of status, and the contemplation of one’s legacy. While Delon plays more of a supporting role, his charisma is used effectively, and he delivers a handful of standout scenes. The Leopard is truly a masterpiece and is another film that is frequently cited as an inspiration for modern filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.
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Purple Noon (1960)
Role: Tom Ripley
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Purple Noon
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CrimeDramaThriller
Purple Noon, directed by René Clément, is a 1960 film that follows Tom Ripley, a skillful manipulator and forger, who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and danger. As Ripley navigates his criminal pursuits, his true nature is gradually unveiled, revealing complexities beyond even his own understanding.
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March 10, 1960
Runtime
118 Minutes
Cast
Alain Delon
, Marie Laforêt
, Maurice Ronet
, Erno Crisa
, Frank Latimore
, Billy Kearns
, Ave Ninchi
, Viviane Chantel
Director
René Clément
Alain Delon was the first actor to portray the masterful and manipulative con artist Tom Ripley in this loose adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley. It is the perfect role for Delon, allowing him to showcase the many complex facets of his personality throughout the film.
It’s no surprise that this is the film that catapulted Delon to instant stardom. Delon’s Ripley is more self-assured and charming than Matt Damon and Andrew Scott’s portrayal in the other famous adaptations. Because of Delon’s appeal, the audience roots for Ripley more to get away with his crimes, a testament to Delon’s captivating performance.
The plot of Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) follows familiar beats: Ripley is sent to Italy to convince wealthy playboy Phillippe Greenleaf (known as Dickie in the other adaptions) to return home. However, Tom quickly becomes enamored with Philippe’s lavish lifestyle and concocts a cunning plan to usurp Philippe’s charmed life. Director Rene Clément infuses the film with a visually striking aesthetic and a more buoyant tone, giving this adaptation a livelier feel than its successors. It’s no wonder that audiences continue to debate which version of Highsmith’s novel is the definitive adaptation.
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Le Samouraï (1967)
Role: Jef Costello
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Le Samouraï
PG
CrimeDramaThriller
Le Samouraï follows Jef Costello, a contract killer who meticulously executes a hit and becomes ensnared between a determined police investigator and a dangerous employer. As his situation becomes increasingly precarious, his signature fedora and trench coat provide no shelter from the looming threats.
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Release Date
October 25, 1967
Runtime
105 Minutes
Main Genre
Crime
Cast
Alain Delon
, François Perier
, Nathalie Delon
, Cathy Rosier
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
The definitive Alain Delon performance and one of the greatest crime thrillers of all time, Jean-Pierre Melville’s mesmerizing Le Samouraï is just as impactful today as it was when it was released 57 years ago. The film has influenced everyone from John Woo to David Fincher with its effortlessly cool atmosphere, incredible tension, and Delon’s flawless performance.
Although light on plot and told with minimal dialogue, the film follows hitman Jef Costello (Alain Delon) who finds his meticulously planned life upended after a witness sees him kill a club owner. The calm and collected Costello goes from hunter to hunted as he is pursued by both the police and his employers. Le Samouraï is a true classic of the French crime genre and a great testament to Delon’s remarkable career.
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