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Marc Allégret

Marc Allégret

Director & actor · born 23 December 1900 · Bâle, Suisse

Marc Allégret was a French screenwriter and film director. He was born in Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, the elder brother of Yves Allégret. Marc was educated to be a lawyer. Allégret became André Gide's lover when he was fifteen and Gide was forty-seven. Later, Marc was to fall briefly under the spell of Cocteau, who Gide feared would "corrupt" him.

Marc's father, Elie Allégret, had originally been hired by André Gide's mother to tutor André in light of his weak grades in school, after which he and his charge became fast friends. In 1895 Elie Allégret was best man at André Gide's wedding.

Where to start: Fernandel 3 films.

As director 53

As actor 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Marc Allégret movie?

By viewer score, Fernandel 3 films at 0.0/10.

What are Marc Allégret’s most popular movies?

Fanny, Blood and Roses.

How many movies has Marc Allégret made?

54 films on TMDB, 53 as director, 1 as actor.

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