6 Movies Directed by Claude Autant-Lara

Devil in the Flesh

Devil in the Flesh

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1949-05-09

Languages:

French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

122 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (412 Reviews)

Genres:

RomanceDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Raymond Radiguet (novel)

Jean Aurenche

Pierre Bost

Fullplot:

During World War I, underage student Francois Jaubert meets and falls in love with Marthe Grangier, who is engaged to Jacques, a soldier at the Front. Though Francois pursues her ardently, they become separated and she marries Jacques. But when Marthe and Francois meet again, their mutual feelings prove stronger than ever, and they begin an extramarital affair...regardless of potentially tragic consequences.

Occupe-toi d'Amèlie..!

Occupe-toi d'Amèlie..!

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1949-11-22

Languages:

French

Countries:

France, Italy

Runtime:

92 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (130 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Georges Feydeau (play)

Jean Aurenche (adaptation)

Pierre Bost (adaptation)

Fullplot:

Rouge et noir

Rouge et noir

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1958-04-08

Languages:

French

Countries:

Italy, France

Runtime:

113 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (367 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Stendhal (novel)

Claude Autant-Lara

Jean Aurenche

Pierre Bost

Fullplot:

It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post- Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.

Four Bags Full

Four Bags Full

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1956-10-26

Languages:

French, German

Countries:

France, Italy

Runtime:

80 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (2075 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Marcel Aymè (short story)

Jean Aurenche (dialogue)

Jean Aurenche (screenplay)

Pierre Bost (dialogue)

Pierre Bost (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Two men, a painter and a poor guy, have to cross over Paris by night during World War II and to deliver black market meat. As they walk along dark Parisian streets, they encounter various characters and adventures until they are arrested by German police.

Love Is My Profession

Love Is My Profession

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1958-09-17

Languages:

French

Countries:

France, Italy

Runtime:

105 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (781 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Jean Aurenche (screenplay)

Pierre Bost (screenplay)

Georges Simenon (novel)

Fullplot:

Married French lawyer Andre defends succesfully the case of Yvette, who committed a robbery. He falls in love with her, but she isn't true to him.

Love Is My Profession

Love Is My Profession

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1958-09-17

Languages:

French

Countries:

France, Italy

Runtime:

105 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (787 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Jean Aurenche (screenplay)

Pierre Bost (screenplay)

Georges Simenon (novel)

Fullplot:

Married French lawyer Andre defends succesfully the case of Yvette, who committed a robbery. He falls in love with her, but she isn't true to him.

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