Dany Carrel

Yvonne Suzanne Chazelles de Chaxel, better known as Dany Carrel, (born 20 September 1932 or 20 September 1935) is a French actress. She was born in Vietnam - then French Indochina - to French father Aimé Chazelles de Chaxel and his Vietnamese mistress, Kim. She gradually retired starting from the eighties due to two bouts of cancer. In 2021, she was hospitalized for three weeks after contracting COVID-19. Source: Article "Dany Carrel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

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Woman in Chains (1968)

Gallery director Stanislas bolsters the development of modern art with his collection of surprising works. His newest acquisition is a sculpture by Gilbert, whose wife Josée is captivated by Stanislas. But unbeknownst to her, Stanislas is amassing photographs of a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri-Georges Clouzot
CAST:  Laurent Terzieff  •  Bernard Fresson  •  Elisabeth Wiener  •  Dany Carrel

Gallery director Stanislas bolsters the development of modern art with his collection of surprising works. His newest acquisition is a sculpture by Gilbert, whose wife Josée is captivated by Stanislas. But unbeknownst to her, Stanislas is amassing photographs of a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri-Georges Clouzot
CAST:  Laurent Terzieff  •  Bernard Fresson  •  Elisabeth Wiener  •  Dany Carrel

No temas a la ley (1963)

Jean Faran has the misfortune to run over with his car a young woman named Micaela. Once recovered from the fright, she invites him to her house to have a few drinks.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Víctor Merenda
CAST:  Frank Villard  •  Darío Moreno  •  Dany Carrel  •  María Mahor

Jean Faran has the misfortune to run over with his car a young woman named Micaela. Once recovered from the fright, she invites him to her house to have a few drinks.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Víctor Merenda
CAST:  Frank Villard  •  Darío Moreno  •  Dany Carrel  •  María Mahor

Without Trumpet or Drum (1959)

Summer 1870. Following the French defeat at Sedan. Léon, a soldier in a detachment isolated in the Ardennes forest, is sent in search of water. When he discovers the most peaceful of rivers, he decides to undress and bathe in it. At bend of the river he catches ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Helmut Käutner
CAST:  Hardy Krüger  •  Jean Richard  •  Dany Carrel  •  Françoise Rosay

Summer 1870. Following the French defeat at Sedan. Léon, a soldier in a detachment isolated in the Ardennes forest, is sent in search of water. When he discovers the most peaceful of rivers, he decides to undress and bathe in it. At bend of the river he catches ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Helmut Käutner
CAST:  Hardy Krüger  •  Jean Richard  •  Dany Carrel  •  Françoise Rosay

People of No Importance (1956)

During a stay at a roadside inn, long-distance lorry driver Jean Viard meets a young woman Clothilde who works there. Their friendship soon develops into a passionate love affair, even though Jean is already married and is old enough to be Clothilde’s father. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Verneuil
CAST:  Jean Gabin  •  Françoise Arnoul  •  Pierre Mondy  •  Yvette Etiévant

During a stay at a roadside inn, long-distance lorry driver Jean Viard meets a young woman Clothilde who works there. Their friendship soon develops into a passionate love affair, even though Jean is already married and is old enough to be Clothilde’s father. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Verneuil
CAST:  Jean Gabin  •  Françoise Arnoul  •  Pierre Mondy  •  Yvette Etiévant

3000 Million Without an Elevator (1972)

Seven small rogues dream of stealing the beautiful jewels which are in Paris for an exhibition.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Pigaut
CAST:  Michel Bouquet  •  Marcel Bozzuffi  •  Dany Carrel  •  Serge Reggiani

Seven small rogues dream of stealing the beautiful jewels which are in Paris for an exhibition.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roger Pigaut
CAST:  Michel Bouquet  •  Marcel Bozzuffi  •  Dany Carrel  •  Serge Reggiani

Clerambard (1969)

When a cruel man is visited by Saint Francis and convinced to change his ways, his family believes him to be insane and locks him away in order to sell his beloved castle  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yves Robert
CAST:  Philippe Noiret  •  Dany Carrel  •  Gérard Lartigau  •  Claude Piéplu

When a cruel man is visited by Saint Francis and convinced to change his ways, his family believes him to be insane and locks him away in order to sell his beloved castle  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yves Robert
CAST:  Philippe Noiret  •  Dany Carrel  •  Gérard Lartigau  •  Claude Piéplu

The Hands of Orlac (1960)

Famed concert pianist Stephen Orlac survives a plane crash, but his hands are permanently destroyed. Helpful surgeon Volcheff grafts a pair of new hands on the hapless Orlac. Unfortunately, they're the hands of an executed murderer - useless for a pianist, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edmond T. Gréville
CAST:  Mel Ferrer  •  Christopher Lee  •  Dany Carrel  •  Lucile Saint-Simon

Famed concert pianist Stephen Orlac survives a plane crash, but his hands are permanently destroyed. Helpful surgeon Volcheff grafts a pair of new hands on the hapless Orlac. Unfortunately, they're the hands of an executed murderer - useless for a pianist, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Edmond T. Gréville
CAST:  Mel Ferrer  •  Christopher Lee  •  Dany Carrel  •  Lucile Saint-Simon

Idiot in Paris (1967)

Goubi, the simpleton of his village in the French Department Allier, has but one wish: to see Paris. One day, the truckers Grafouillère deposit a drunk Goubi in the biggest market of Paris (the "Halles"). The poor man is completely lost, but the meat merchant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Serge Korber
CAST:  Jean Lefebvre  •  Dany Carrel  •  Bernard Blier  •  Robert Dalban

Goubi, the simpleton of his village in the French Department Allier, has but one wish: to see Paris. One day, the truckers Grafouillère deposit a drunk Goubi in the biggest market of Paris (the "Halles"). The poor man is completely lost, but the meat merchant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Serge Korber
CAST:  Jean Lefebvre  •  Dany Carrel  •  Bernard Blier  •  Robert Dalban

Inside a Girls' Dormitory (1953)

In a little town with a renowned college a female student is found after she was hogtied and strangled to death. Inspector Marco is assigned to catch the murderer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Decoin
CAST:  Jean Marais  •  Françoise Arnoul  •  Jeanne Moreau  •  Louis de Funès

In a little town with a renowned college a female student is found after she was hogtied and strangled to death. Inspector Marco is assigned to catch the murderer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Henri Decoin
CAST:  Jean Marais  •  Françoise Arnoul  •  Jeanne Moreau  •  Louis de Funès

Lovers of Paris (1957)

Young, handsome, dashing but cynical, Octave Mouret arrives in Paris, determined to conquer the belles of the capital.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julien Duvivier
CAST:  Gérard Philipe  •  Danielle Darrieux  •  Dany Carrel  •  Jacques Duby

Young, handsome, dashing but cynical, Octave Mouret arrives in Paris, determined to conquer the belles of the capital.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julien Duvivier
CAST:  Gérard Philipe  •  Danielle Darrieux  •  Dany Carrel  •  Jacques Duby

Mill of the Stone Women (1960)

Hans von Arnam travels to a Flemish village to study a strange carousel located in an old windmill that displays famous murderesses and other notorious women from history. Professor Gregorius Wahl, owner of the windmill, warns Hans to stay away from his mysterious ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Giorgio Ferroni
CAST:  Pierre Brice  •  Dany Carrel  •  Scilla Gabel  •  Wolfgang Preiss

Hans von Arnam travels to a Flemish village to study a strange carousel located in an old windmill that displays famous murderesses and other notorious women from history. Professor Gregorius Wahl, owner of the windmill, warns Hans to stay away from his mysterious ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Giorgio Ferroni
CAST:  Pierre Brice  •  Dany Carrel  •  Scilla Gabel  •  Wolfgang Preiss

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno (2009)

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Serge Bromberg  •  Ruxandra Medrea
CAST:  Romy Schneider  •  Bérénice Bejo  •  Serge Reggiani  •  Jacques Gamblin

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Serge Bromberg  •  Ruxandra Medrea
CAST:  Romy Schneider  •  Bérénice Bejo  •  Serge Reggiani  •  Jacques Gamblin

A Trap for Cinderella (1965)

Based on Sébastien Japrisot's novel, the story revolves around a young girl who suffers from amnesia after surviving a terrible fire.  (more)

DIRECTION:  André Cayatte
CAST:  Dany Carrel  •  Madeleine Robinson  •  Hubert Noël  •  Jean Gaven

Based on Sébastien Japrisot's novel, the story revolves around a young girl who suffers from amnesia after surviving a terrible fire.  (more)

DIRECTION:  André Cayatte
CAST:  Dany Carrel  •  Madeleine Robinson  •  Hubert Noël  •  Jean Gaven

Love on the Riviera (1958)

It is Summer. It is the right time for love, especially in a most romantic place as Golfo del Tigullio. Different stories: Dorina looking for a rich lover; Clara who takes a fancy to the young Walter while her daughter Lina tries to save her; Aristarco who gave up ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gianni Franciolini
CAST:  Alberto Sordi  •  Marcello Mastroianni  •  Michèle Morgan  •  Sylva Koscina

It is Summer. It is the right time for love, especially in a most romantic place as Golfo del Tigullio. Different stories: Dorina looking for a rich lover; Clara who takes a fancy to the young Walter while her daughter Lina tries to save her; Aristarco who gave up ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gianni Franciolini
CAST:  Alberto Sordi  •  Marcello Mastroianni  •  Michèle Morgan  •  Sylva Koscina

The Grand Manoeuvre (1955)

Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Clair
CAST:  Michèle Morgan  •  Gérard Philipe  •  Jean Desailly  •  Pierre Dux

Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Clair
CAST:  Michèle Morgan  •  Gérard Philipe  •  Jean Desailly  •  Pierre Dux

The Gates of Paris (1957)

Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Clair
CAST:  Pierre Brasseur  •  Georges Brassens  •  Henri Vidal  •  Dany Carrel

Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Clair
CAST:  Pierre Brasseur  •  Georges Brassens  •  Henri Vidal  •  Dany Carrel

Escapade (1957)

Based on Cornell Woolrich's 1940 story, "Cinderella and the Mob"  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ralph Habib
CAST:  Louis Jourdan  •  Dany Carrel  •  Roger Hanin  •  Lise Delamare

Based on Cornell Woolrich's 1940 story, "Cinderella and the Mob"  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ralph Habib
CAST:  Louis Jourdan  •  Dany Carrel  •  Roger Hanin  •  Lise Delamare

A Mouse with the Men (1964)

Marcel and Francis are busy people. Marcel owns a café and spend all his nights running from meetings to meetings with members from the high society... at least, that's what he say to his barman! Francis leaves his home, loving wife and adorable daughter, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Poitrenaud
CAST:  Dany Saval  •  Louis de Funès  •  Maurice Biraud  •  Robert Manuel

Marcel and Francis are busy people. Marcel owns a café and spend all his nights running from meetings to meetings with members from the high society... at least, that's what he say to his barman! Francis leaves his home, loving wife and adorable daughter, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacques Poitrenaud
CAST:  Dany Saval  •  Louis de Funès  •  Maurice Biraud  •  Robert Manuel

The Enemy General (1960)

OSS agent, working with the French underground, ambushes Nazi convoy with high-ranking general, who escapes. Later they take him from a Nazi prison and smuggle him to England.  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Sherman
CAST:  Van Johnson  •  Jean-Pierre Aumont  •  Dany Carrel  •  John van Dreelen

OSS agent, working with the French underground, ambushes Nazi convoy with high-ranking general, who escapes. Later they take him from a Nazi prison and smuggle him to England.  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Sherman
CAST:  Van Johnson  •  Jean-Pierre Aumont  •  Dany Carrel  •  John van Dreelen

A Touch of Treason (1962)

The French Secret Services are out to recover some secret documents stolen from a Russian cultural attaché, while he struggles to prove his innocence. That is, if he is innocent.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Édouard Molinaro
CAST:  Roger Hanin  •  Jean Lefebvre  •  Pascale Audrey  •  Claude Brasseur

The French Secret Services are out to recover some secret documents stolen from a Russian cultural attaché, while he struggles to prove his innocence. That is, if he is innocent.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Édouard Molinaro
CAST:  Roger Hanin  •  Jean Lefebvre  •  Pascale Audrey  •  Claude Brasseur
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