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Eugène Lourié

Eugène Lourié

Director & actor · born 8 April 1903 · Kharkov, Russian Empire [now Kharkiv, Ukraine]

Eugène Lourié (1903 - 26 May 1991) was a French film director, art director, production designer, set designer and screenwriter who was known for his collaborations with Jean Renoir and for his 1950s science fiction movies. Allmovie contributor, Sandra Brennan, has wrote that he was "among the best art directors in French cinema." He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1969 for best visual effects on the film Krakatoa, East of Java.

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Where to start: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953).

As director 4

As actor 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Eugène Lourié movie?

By viewer score, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) at 6.6/10.

What are Eugène Lourié’s most popular movies?

Breathless, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, Gorgo.

How many movies has Eugène Lourié made?

5 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 1 as actor.

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