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A list of films produced in France in 1952. An increasing number of films were made as co-productions with Italy and other nations.

A–L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Adorable Creatures Christian-Jaque Daniel Gélin, Antonella Lualdi, Danielle Darrieux Romantic Comedy Co-production with Italy
The Adventures of Mandrin Mario Soldati Raf Vallone, Silvana Pampanini, Jacques Castelot Adventure Co-production with Italy
The Agony of the Eagles Jean Alden-Delos Roger Pigaut, Charles Moulin, Noël Roquevert Historical
Alone in the World René Chanas Madeleine Robinson, René Lefèvre, Louis Seigner Comedy drama
An Artist with Ladies Jean Boyer Fernandel, Renée Devillers, Arlette Poirier Comedy
Article 519, Penal Code Leonardo Cortese Henri Vidal, Cosetta Greco, Paolo Stoppa Drama Co-production with Italy
Beauties of the Night René Clair Gérard Philipe, Martine Carol, Gina Lollobrigida Romantic fantasy comedy Co-production with Italy. Nominated for Golden Lion
The Case Against X Richard Pottier Yves Deniaud, Elina Labourdette, Yves Vincent Crime
Casque d'or Jacques Becker Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Claude Dauphin Crime drama Nominated for Best Film, +2 wins
Crazy for Love Jean Boyer Bourvil, Jane Marken, Brigitte Bardot Comedy
The Crime of Bouif André Cerf Pierre Jourdan, Fernand Fabre, Jean Gaven Comedy
Crimson Curtain André Barsacq Michel Simon, Pierre Brasseur, Jean Brochard Drama
The Damned Lovers Willy Rozier Robert Berri, Jacques Dynam, Ginette Baudin Crime
Dans la vie tout s'arrange Marcel Cravenne Merle Oberon, Paul Henreid, Jim Gérald Comedy An English-language version The Lady from Boston was also made
Domenica Maurice Cloche Odile Versois, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Albert Dinan Drama
Fanfan la Tulipe Christian-Jaque Gina Lollobrigida, Gérard Philipe, Marcel Herrand Comedy adventure Co-production with Italy. Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
Forbidden Games René Clément Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Laurence Badie War drama Won Golden Lion, +6 wins, +1 nomination
Full House Henri Verneuil Michel Simon, Raymond Rouleau, John van Dreelen Mystery crime
The Girl with the Whip Jean Dréville Michel Simon, Gaby Morlay, Colette Darfeuil Drama
The Golden Coach Jean Renoir Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro, Duncan Lamont Historical comedy Co-production with Italy
Grand Gala François Campaux Ludmilla Tchérina, Odile Versois, Yves Vincent Drama
Heart of the Casbah Pierre Cardinal Viviane Romance, Claude Laydu, Peter van Eyck Drama
Holiday for Henrietta Julien Duvivier Dany Robin, Michel Auclair, Hildegard Knef Comedy
The House on the Dune Georges Lampin Ginette Leclerc, Jean Chevrier, Roger Pigaut Drama
Imperial Violets Richard Pottier Luis Mariano, Carmen Sevilla, Simone Valère Musical Co-production with Spain
In the Land of the Sun Maurice de Canonge Tino Rossi, Véra Norman, Antonin Berval Musical comedy
Jocelyn Jacques de Casembroot Jean Desailly, Simone Valère, Jean Vilar Historical
La Vérité sur Bébé Donge Henri Decoin Danielle Darrieux, Jean Gabin, Jacques Castelot Drama Thriller
Le Plaisir Max Ophüls Claude Dauphin, Madeleine Renaud, Danielle Darrieux Comedy Drama
Leathernose Yves Allégret Jean Marais, Françoise Christophe, Mariella Lotti Historical Co-production with Italy
Love Is Not a Sin Claude Cariven Robert Dhéry, Colette Brosset, Maryse Martin Comedy
Love, Madame Gilles Grangier Arletty, François Périer, Marie Daëms Comedy

M–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Man in My Life Guy Lefranc Madeleine Robinson, Jeanne Moreau, Walter Santesso Drama Co-Production with Italy
Manon of the Spring Marcel Pagnol Jacqueline Pagnol, Raymond Pellegrin, Henri Vilbert Drama
Massacre in Lace André Hunebelle Raymond Rouleau, Anne Vernon, Tilda Thamar Comedy crime
Matrimonial Agency Jean-Paul Le Chanois Bernard Blier, Michèle Alfa, Julien Carette Comedy drama
Milady and the Musketeers Vittorio Cottafavi Rossano Brazzi, Yvette Lebon, Massimo Serato Adventure Co-production with Italy
The Mistress of Treves Arthur Maria Rabenalt Rossano Brazzi, Anne Vernon, Enzo Fiermonte Historical Co-production with Italy
The Moment of Truth Jean Delannoy Michèle Morgan, Jean Gabin, Walter Chiari Drama Co-production with Italy
Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman Maurice Labro Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken, Bernard Lajarrige Comedy
Monsieur Taxi André Hunebelle Michel Simon, Jane Marken, Jean Brochard Comedy
A Mother's Secret Jean Gourguet André Le Gall, Blanchette Brunoy, Grégoire Aslan Drama
My Husband Is Marvelous André Hunebelle Fernand Gravey, Sophie Desmarets, Elina Labourdette Comedy
My Priest Among the Rich Henri Diamant-Berger Yves Deniaud, Robert Arnoux, Raymond Bussières Comedy
My Wife, My Cow and Me Jean Devaivre Erminio Macario, Irène Corday, Annette Poivre Comedy
The Nude Dancer Pierre-Louis Catherine Erard, Pierre Larquey, Jean Debucourt Comedy
The Red Head Paul Mesnier Raymond Souplex, Germaine Dermoz, Pierre Larquey Drama
Red Shirts Goffredo Alessandrini
Francesco Rosi		 Anna Magnani, Raf Vallone, Jacques Sernas Historical Co-production with Italy
La Putain respectueuse Marcello Pagliero, Charles Brabant Barbara Laage, Ivan Desny, Walter Bryant Crime, drama, mystery
The Road to Damascus Max Glass Michel Simon, Antoine Balpêtré, Jean-Marc Tennberg Drama
Sergil Amongst the Girls Jacques Daroy Paul Meurisse, Claudine Dupuis, Albert Dinan Crime
She and Me Guy Lefranc François Périer, Dany Robin, Jacqueline Gauthier Comedy
The Smugglers' Banquet Henri Storck Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier Comedy Co-production with Belgium
Son of the Hunchback Fernando Cerchio Rossano Brazzi, Milly Vitale, Gabrielle Dorziat Adventure Co-production with Italy
They Were Five Jack Pinoteau Marcel André, Jean Carmet, Jean Gaven Drama
This Age Without Pity Marcel Blistène Jean Tissier, Colette Darfeuil, André Alerme Comedy [1]
Three Women André Michel Maryse Martin, Marcelle Arnold, Agnès Delahaie Comedy drama Entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival
Wanda the Sinner Duilio Coletti Yvonne Sanson, Frank Villard, Françoise Rosay Drama Co-production with Italy
We Are All Murderers André Cayatte Marcel Mouloudji, Raymond Pellegrin, Claude Laydu Drama Co-production with Italy
Wolves Hunt at Night Bernard Borderie Jean-Pierre Aumont, Carla Del Poggio, Fernand Ledoux Spy Co-production with Italy
The Woman with the Orchid Raymond Leboursier Tilda Thamar, Georges Rollin, Lucien Gallas Crime
Women Are Angels Marcel Aboulker Viviane Romance, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, André Gabriello Comedy

Documentaries and shorts

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The King and the Mockingbird Paul Grimault Jean Martin, Pascal Mazzotti Animated comedy Nominated for BAFTA Award
La Villa Santo-Sospir Jean Cocteau Documentary

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cet âge est sans pitié (1952)".

External links

1952 films
Cinema of France
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