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Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Director & actor · born 8 April 1932 · Auxerre, Yonne, France

Jean-Paul Rappeneau (8 April 1932 — 2 September 2026) was a French film director and screenwriter.

He started out in film as an assistant and screenwriter collaborating with Louis Malle on Zazie dans le métro in 1960 and Vie privée in 1961. In 1964, he was co-screenwriter for L'Homme de Rio, which starred Jean-Paul Belmondo.

Where to start: Cyrano de Bergerac (1990).

As director 10

As actor 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jean-Paul Rappeneau movie?

By viewer score, Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) at 7.3/10.

What are Jean-Paul Rappeneau’s most popular movies?

Cyrano de Bergerac, The Horseman on the Roof, Lovers Like Us.

How many movies has Jean-Paul Rappeneau made?

17 films on TMDB, 10 as director, 7 as actor.

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