About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1927-05-03
Place of birth:
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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Philippe Condroyer

Overview

Philippe Condroyer was a French film and television director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. Born in Paris, he was the son of journalist and novelist Émile Condroyer, the first recipient of the Prix Albert-Londres in 1933. Philippe began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with the short film Fugue in 1960. He gained prominence with Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964), a live-action adaptation of Hergé's famous comic series. Condroyer continued to direct and write for both film and television, with notable works including Un homme à abattre (1967) and La Coupe à dix francs (1974). His work is characterized by its narrative clarity and engagement with contemporary themes.

Known for

Directing
1981 Un paquebot dans la tête Directing Director N/A
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1975 The $2 Haircut Directing Director 59
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1973 La mer est grande Directing Director N/A
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1967 A Man to Kill Directing Director 59
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1964 Tintin and the Blue Oranges Directing Director 57
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Writing
1967 A Man to Kill Writing Screenplay 59
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1967 A Man to Kill Writing Story 59
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1964 Tintin and the Blue Oranges Writing Writer 57
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1960 Villa Mon Rêve Writing Scenario Writer N/A
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