The list of the best films with Gerard Depardieu will not be complete without one of the most famous films with his participation - comedies Unlucky. The acting union of Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu is one of the greatest comedy duets in the world. Unlucky is the first successful film of the actors, followed by several collaborations.
10. Unlucky
According to the plot of the picture, private detective Jean Campana performed by Depardieu is looking for the daughter of the owner of a large company who disappeared in South Africa. Together with him, the accountant of this company Perren, who is known for his fatal bad luck, goes in search of. Maria, a girl who disappeared in Africa, also had incredible bad luck. Perrin, following her route, can unknowingly go on the trail of the daughter of his boss. Rational Campana and Perrin, charming in her childish immediacy, find themselves in all kinds of absurd comedic situations.
9. Dad
The comic duet of Depardieu and Richard turned out to be so successful that after "Unlucky" another comedy with the participation of actors appeared on the screens - "Daddy".
When young Tristan escapes from home, his mother turns to two of her former boyfriends for help. To spur searches, she tells everyone that Tristan is his son. The determined journalist Luke and the depressed teacher Pignon soon collide with each other and decide to join forces in the search for the young man, temporarily postponing the investigation of whose son he is.
8. Runaways
Continues the list of best films with Gerard Depardieu comedy The Fugitives. This is the third joint painting by Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu.
Jean Luc, the famous bank robber, is released with one thought - to end criminal activity forever. Having decided to start a new life, he enters the first bank he has to open an account. By coincidence, this particular bank chose Francois Pignon as its target. Severely in need of money to treat his daughter, he takes a desperate step - a robbery. When the bank is surrounded by police, Pignon takes Jean hostage. But law enforcement officers do not believe that the robbery was started by the puny and completely harmless looking Pignon. Luke is forced to take matters into his own hands in order to save himself and the failed robber.
7. Cyrano de Bergerac
Some of the best films with Gerard Depardieu include drama Cyrano de Bergerac, created by the play of Edmond Rostan. The role of Cyrano de Bergerac brought the actor several prestigious awards and an Oscar nomination.
Daredevil and strongman Cyrano without hesitation rushes at the enemy, but gets lost in front of the charming cousin Roxanne. He expresses his feelings in verse. Fearing to be rejected because of her appearance, Cyrano writes to the beloved on behalf of his friend the handsome Christian and sadly watches how he conquers the girl's heart.
In the film "Cyrano de Bergerac" Gerard Depardieu clearly revealed his talent as an amazing dramatic actor.
6. Between an angel and a demon
There is a list of the best films with Gerard Depardieu and a fantastic comedy "Between an angel and a demon". Here, the partner of the actor was Christian Clavier.
Cabaret owner Antoine Carco gets into a difficult situation. Before his death, an old friend turns to him with a request to pick up a little boy from Hong Kong to Paris and transfer him to his mother. Clarko takes the child out of the country, using the help of the priest Herve Tharen. Having appropriated a large sum, he leaves the boy in the shelter, for which Taren curses him. From this day, Clarko’s life turns into hell - he begins to pursue a guardian angel. The priest, in turn, is tempted by the demon that appears in opposition to the angel.
5. The man in the iron mask
In the adventure tape "The man in the iron mask", partly based on the plot of the novel by Alexandre Dumas “Viscount de Brazhelon”, Gerard Depardieu played the role of Porthos. The picture is one of the best films with the actor.
Three aged musketeers come to grips with the king of France, Louis XIV. They decide to free the prisoner known as the Iron Mask from the Bastille. This is none other than the twin brother of the king. The Musketeers plan to replace Louis with the Iron Mask. The captain of the royal guard d’Artagnan cannot break the oath and refuses to support old friends, but soon realizes that he is not Louis XIV, but his brother has the true qualities of a fair and wise king.
4. Asterix and Obelix vs Caesar
The list of best films with Gerard Depardieu includes comedy Asterix and Obelix vs Caesar, based on the comic books about the fearless galls Asterix and Obelix.
Great Caesar conquered all of Europe, except for a small Gallic village. Its inhabitants possessed the incredible power that a wonderful elixir gave them. The Druid of Panoramix, who holds the secret of the magic potion, was kidnapped. Two bosom friends, Asterix and Obelix, penetrate the camp of the Romans to liberate the Panoramix and prevent the enemy from taking possession of the miraculous elixir.
In this picture, Depardieu again played with Christian Clavier. In the role of Obelix, the actor appeared in three more films about the adventures of the Gauls.
3. Vatel
Historical drama "Vatel" - one of the best paintings in the filmography of Gerard Depardieu. The great culinary specialist Francois Vatel committed suicide so as not to be dishonored. The reason for the rash step was the fear that fresh fish could not keep up with the table of Prince Conde and his distinguished guests. Ironically, the marine delicacy was brought on time.
XVII century. King Louis XIV comes to visit the disgraced Prince Conde. On the eve of the war with Holland, he is looking for a talented commander, and Prince Conde can get not only this high post, but also return to the court. In order for the king to be satisfied with the visit, he entrusts all the care of the guests and their entertainments to his manager, a talented chef Cook. It depends on the latter whether Prince Conde will receive the post of commander in chief and the forgiveness of the king.
2. Vidoc
Mystical thriller "Vidoc" - One of the most interesting and unusual films in the list of the best works of Gerard Depardieu.
Mid XIX century, Paris. In the city, three famous people die from a lightning strike. Their strange deaths are assigned to investigate the famous detective Widok. He goes on the trail of a criminal nicknamed the Alchemist and dies in a decisive battle with him. The young writer Etienne Boisset, in turn, investigates the death of Widoc to find out who is hiding under the mirror mask of the Alchemist.
1. Rasputin
In 2011, Gerard Depardieu replenished his filmography with a historical tape Rasputin. She talks about the fate of Grigory Rasputin - a complex and controversial person who had a huge impact on the life of an entire country.