Philippe Condroyer

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1927-05-03

Deathday 2017-11-05 (90 years old)

Place of Birth Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Philippe Condroyer

Biography

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

Director

1975
The $2 Haircut

as Director

1973
La mer est grande

as Director

1967
A Man to Kill

as Director

Writer

1967
A Man to Kill

as Story

1967
A Man to Kill

as Screenplay

1960
Villa Mon Rêve

as Scenario Writer