The Assassination of Trotsky 1972  R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Joseph Losey
Cast: Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, Enrico Maria Salerno, Luigi Vannucchi, Duilio Del Prete, Claudio Brook, Jean Desailly, Somone Valere, Carlos Miranda, Peter Chatel, Jack Betts, Michael Forest
While exiled in Mexico City, Russian Revolution leader Leon Trotsky (Richard Burton) is the victim of Frank Jacson's (Alain Delon) successful assassination plot. This film involves the final months in Trotsky's life and shows how Jacson, with help from his girlfriend Gita Samuels (Romy Schneider)–who just happens to be one of Trotsky's secretaries–manages to get close enough to Trotsky to kill him.
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The Concorde...Airport '79 1979  PG, 113 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure / Thriller
aka: Airport '79
Director: David Lowell Rich
Cast: Alain Delon, Robert Wagner, Susan Blakely, George Kennedy, Sylvia Kristel, Eddie Albert, Bibi Andersson, Charo, Martha Raye, Cicely Tyson, John Davidson, Andrea Marcovicci, Jimmie Walker, David Warner, Mercedes McCambridge
Co-pilots (George Kennedy and Alain Delon) are flying a Concorde jet from Washington, D.C., to Moscow when their jet becomes the target of missile fire and in danger of crashing over the Alps. The reason behind their dangerous situation is that a passenger, reporter Maggie (Susan Blakely), is carrying secret documents that threaten Harrison Industries, and its leader (Robert Wagner) wants to destroy the information and the carrier as well.
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A Cop 1972  N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Un Flic
Dirty Money
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Richard Crenna, Riccardo Cucciolla, Michael Conrad, Paul Crauchet, Simone Valere, Andre Pousse, Jean Desailly, Valerie Wilson, Henri Marteau, Catherine Rethi
Police inspector Edouard Coleman (Alain Delon) has a friend, Simon (Richard Crenna), who owns a small nightclub in Paris. But, unbeknownst to Coleman, Simon also leads a gang of bank robbers. As if that were not enough, both men are having an affair with the same woman, Cathy (Catherine Deneuve). As Coleman begins putting the pieces together, matters grow more and more tense.
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Creezy 1973 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Elite Group
Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre
Cast: Alain Delon, Sydne Rome, Jeanne Moreau, Claude Rich, Jean-Marc Bory, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Louis Seigner, Jacques Maury, Monique Melinand, Madeleine Ozeray, Tom Felleghy, Dominique Zardi
Julien (Alain Delon) has high political ambitions and devises plans to achieve a government post. Meanwhile, he strives to please his mistress, Creezy (Sydne Rome), while dealing with his problems, which include his radical son and a guilt complex concerning his wife who is in a mental institution. Based on an award-winning novel by Felicien Marceau.
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Day and Night 1997  N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Bernard-Henri Levy
Cast: Alain Delon, Lauren Bacall, Xavier Beauvois, Arielle Dombasle, Marianne Denicourt, Francisco Rabal, Karl Zero, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Vanessa Bauche, Dionisos Espinoza
While the residents of a Mexican town prepare to revolt, life goes on for Parisian author Alexandre (Alain Delon) and his wife (Marianne Denicourt) who appear far-removed from the problems around them. But, they have their own unique set of problems within their small world at their Mexican hacienda.
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Diabolically Yours 1967 N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller / Drama
Director: Julien Duvivier
Cast: Alain Delon, Senta Berger, Sergio Fantoni, Peter Mosbacher, Claude Pieplu, Guy Stranger, Georges Montant, Renate Birgo
Three weeks after his car crash, Pierre (Alain Delon) awakens from his coma as an amnesiac who has been taken to his French estate and is being nursed by his wife Christiane (Senta Berger), family doctor Freddie (Sergio Fantoni), and Chinese servant Kim (Peter Mosbacher). As Pierre strives to regain his memory, his world becomes more and more confusing, and dangers lurk as his memory begins to clear.
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Famous Love Affairs 1961 N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Michel Boisrond
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Simone Signoret, Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot, Annie Girardot, Philippe Noiret, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy, Pierre Dux, Suzanne Flon
Four different stories based loosely on fact are told–from Brigitte Bardot's story that is set in the Middle Ages to a mistress of Louis XIV that is sought by a dashing soldier.
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Farewell, Friend 1968 PG, 115 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama / Thriller
aka: Honor Among Thieves
Director: Jean Herman
Cast: Alain Delon, Charles Bronson, Olga Georges-Picot, Brigitte Fossey, Bernard Fresson, Marianna Falk, Ellen Bahl, Guy Delorme, Jean-Claude Ballard, Raoul Guylad, Lisette Lebon, Gilbert Servien
This movie involves French mercenaries Dino Barran and Franz Propp (Alain Delon and Charles Bronson) who return home from Algeria, are separated, then reunite, and turn to robbery, which results in internal conflicts.
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Flic Story 1975 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
aka: Cop Story
Director: Jacques Deray
Cast: Alain Delon, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Renato Salvatori, Claudine Auger, Maurice Barrier, Maurice Biraud, Andre Pousse, Mario David, Paul Crauchet, Marco Perrin, William Sabatier, Adolfo Lastretti
Paris detective Roger Borniche (Alain Delon) has been on the trail of Emile Buisson (Jean-Louis Trintignant) for the three years since he escaped from prison in 1947. Borniche captures Buisson, handcuffs him, and takes him to prison where he confesses to committing more than 100 robberies and killing 30 people. Based on a true story.
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A Hundred and One Nights 1995 N/R, 125 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy / Drama
aka: A Hundred and One Nights of Simon Cinema
Director: Agnes Varda
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Marcello Mastroianni, Henri Garcin, Julie Gayet, Mathieu Demy, Emmanuel Salenger, Anouk Aimee, Fanny Ardant, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Romane Bohringer, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Claude Brialy, Patrick Bruel, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve
A 100-year-old movie buff, Simon Cinema (Michel Piccoli), enjoys the stories of Camille Miralis (Julie Gayet) who spends 101 nights reminiscing with him about the history of filmmaking.
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Le Samourai 1967  N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Thriller
aka: The Samurai
The Godson
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Francois Perier, Nathalie Delon, Cathy Rosier, Jacques Leroy, Michel Boisrond, Robert Favart, Jean-Pierre Posier, Catherine Jourdan, Roger Fradet, Carlo Nell, Robert Rondo
This is an analogy of the Samourai warriors' code and features Jef Costello (Alain Delon) as a cold-blooded killer who strives for perfection but makes one mistake during a murder. Coming to his aid is Valerie (Cathy Rosier) who has witnessed the murder and will later cover for him.
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The Leopard 1963  N/R, 205 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Luchino Visconti
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, Paolo Stoppa, Rina Morelli, Romolo Valli, Serge Reggiani, Pierre Clementi, Terence Hill, Lucilla Morlacchi, Giuliano Gemma, Ida Galli, Ottavia Piccolo
Based on the novel by Giuseppe di Lampedusa, this is the story of Sicilian aristocrat Prince Don Fabrizio Salino (Burt Lancaster) and how he handles the changes in life brought on by the Garibaldi Revolution in the 1860s. Knowing that the class system is changing and that the aristocratic society is doomed, Salino reluctantly arranges the marriage of his nephew Tancredi (Alain Delon) and Angelica (Claudia Cardinale), the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant who has been appointed the town's mayor Don Calogero Sedara (Paolo Stoppa). The highlight of this film, performed on a beautiful set, is the 40-minute scene at the grand ball.
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Lost Command 1966 N/R, 129 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Romance
Director: Mark Robson
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michele Morgan, Maurice Ronet, Claudia Cardinale, Gregoire Aslan, Jean Servais, Burt Kwouk, Jacques Marin, Maurice Sarfati, Jean-Claude Bercq, Gordon Heath, George Rigaud
Set during World War II, this is the story of French paratroopers and their exploits in French-Algerian guerilla warfare. Their leader, Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy (Anthony Quinn), has worked his way up through the ranks and now molds his recruits into a fighting unit. But, there are deserters–including his assistant Esclavier (Alain Delon) who is frustrated with the war and Lt. Ben Mahidi (George Segal) who joins the rebels. Along the way, Raspeguy becomes romantically involved with Countess De Clairefons (Michele Morgan) who promises to marry him if he attains the rank of General. Romance and violence are part of this war story.
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Monsieur Klein 1976 PG, 122 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Mr. Klein
Director: Joseph Losey
Cast: Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon, Michael Lonsdale, Juliet Berto, Jean Bouise, Francine Berge, Massimo Girotti, Michel Aumont, Roland Bertin, Hermine Karagheuz, Jean Champion
Set in Paris during 1942, this story involves French/Catholic antiques dealer Robert Klein (Alain Delon) who finds that his name is also being used by a Jewish refugee. Gradually, the refugee siphons off more and more of Klein's identity until Klein himself evolves into a Jewish identity.
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Once a Thief 1965 N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ralph Nelson
Cast: Alain Delon, Ann - Margret, Van Heflin, Jack Palance, Jeff Corey, John Davis Chandler, Tony Musante, Steve Mitchell, Zekial Marko, Tammy Locke
An ex-con wants to lead a clean life, but he gets involved with three killers and is harassed by a cop.
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 Purple Noon 1960 PG-13, 115 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Lust for Evil
Director: Rene Clement
Cast: Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforet, Frank Latimore, Billy Kearns, Elvire Popesco, Erno Crisa, Ave Ninchi, Viviane Chantel, Nerio Bernardi, Barbel Fanger, Lily Romanelli
This is the film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel, "The Talented Mr. Ripley," about American psychopath Tom Ripley (Alain Delon) who plots to murder his playboy friend, Philippe Greenleaf (Maurice Ronet), so that he can adopt a new identity.
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The Red Circle 1970 N/R, 140 min.
Genre: Foreign / Action
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonte, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Paul Amiot, Pierre Collet, Andre Ekyan, Jean-Pierre Posier, Francois Perier
Suave thief Corey (Alaine Delon) is released from prison at the same time that criminal Vogel (Gian-Maria Volonte) escapes from custody. After Corey robs his mob boss, he teams up with Vogel and sharpshooter Jansen (Yves Montand) to pull off a sophisticated jewel heist. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Mattei (Bourvil), from whom Vogel escaped, will do anything to bring the thieves to justice, with the mob boss also in the hunt. A great heist film.
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Red Sun 1971 PG, 112 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Charles Bronson, Ursula Andress, Toshiro Mifune, Alain Delon, Capucine, Barta Barry, Gianni Medici, Guido Lollobrigida, Anthony Dawson, Luc Merenda, Georges Lycan, Jo Nieto, Tetsu Nakamura, Julio Pena, Monica Randall
In the 19th century, despite cultural differences, Link (Charles Bronson) helps the Samurai, Kuroda (Toshiro Mifune), track down Gotch (Alain Delon) who has stolen Kuroda's sword. While on the trail of the sword, they deal with Indian attacks and beautiful women (Capucine and Ursula Andress). By story's end, their lives are changed forever.
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Rocco and His Brothers 1960 N/R, 175 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Luchino Visconti
Cast: Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Katina Paxinou, Roger Hanin, Paolo Stoppa, Suzy Delair, Claudia Cardinale, Spiros Focas, Max Cartier, Alessandra Panaro, Corrado Pani, Claudia Mori, Adriana Asti
Hoping for a better life, widow Rosaria (Katina Paxinou) moves with her son Rocco (Alain Delon ) and his three brothers to Milano where the family joins a fifth son, Vincenzo (Spiros Focas). When a feud erupts between two of the brothers, each meets a tragic end.
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Scorpio 1973 PG, 114 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Michael Winner
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos, Gayle Hunnicutt, J.D. Cannon, Joanne Linville, James Sikking, Mel Stewart, Vladek Sheybal, Mary Maude, Jack Colvin, Burke Byrnes, William Smithers, Shmuel Rodensky
The daring world of espionage is the setting for this film about Soviet defector Cross (Burt Lancaster) who tries to escape the bullet of a CIA-blackmailed assassin, Laurier (Alain Delon).
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The Sicilian Clan 1969  GP, 121 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henri Verneuil
Cast: Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Lino Ventura, Irina Demick, Amedeo Nazzari, Sydney Chaplin, Elisa Cegani, Philippe Baronnet, Karen Blanguernon, Yves Brainville, Gerard Buhr, Edward Meeks, Andre Pousse, Leopoldo Trieste, Roger Lumont
Sicilian mobster Vittorio Manalese (Jean Gabin) helps condemned murderer Roger Sartet (Alain Delon) escape from prison, and the two plot to steal a large collection of jewels from a Venice museum and then take them to New York City. The plan works–with Manalese's entire family working to carry out the heist. But problems rise to the fore when Manalese learns that Sartet has been sleeping with his daughter-in-law Jeanne (Irina Demick), and the family sets out for revenge with plans to kill Sartet.
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Spirits of the Dead 1968 R, 117 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Federico Fellini, Roger Vadim, Louis Malle
Cast: Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda, Terence Stamp, Vincent Price, James Robertson Justice, Anny Duperey, Salvo Randone, Francoise Prevost, Georges Douking, Umberto D'Orsi, Philippe Lemaire, Renzo Palmer, Daniele Vargas
Three separate stories–"Metzengerstein," "William Wilson," and "Toby Dammit" –by Edgar Allan Poe are each directed by top directors: Roger Vadim, Louis Malle, and Federico Fellini. This film provides enjoyable viewing and lives up to the reputations of both directors and actors involved in the project.
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Swann in Love 1984 R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Volker Schlondorff
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Ornella Muti, Alain Delon, Fanny Ardant, Marie-Christine Barrault, Anne Bennent, Nathalie Juvet, Charlotte Kerr, Humbert Balsan, Catherine Lachens, Philippine Pascal, Charlotte de Turckheim
During the 1890s, when Jewish aristocrat Charles Swann (Jeremy Irons) pursues and marries French courtesan Odette de Crecy (Ornella Muti), he suffers the loss of any standing he has in French society.
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Two Men in Town 1973 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Two Against the Law
Director: Jose Giovanni
Cast: Alain Delon, Jean Gabin, Mimsy Farmer, Michel Bouquet, Victor Lanoux, Cecile Vassort, Ilaria Occhini, Gerard Depardieu, Guido Alberti, Maurice Barrier, Paul Beauvais, Jacques Monod
With support from social worker Germain (Jean Gabin), Gino (Alain Delon) gets out of prison after serving 10 years. Gino plans to settle into a new life but finds himself hounded by a vengeful cop and is pushed to the breaking point. After Gino kills the cop, he is tried and executed in what proves to be one very graphic portrayal.
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce 1965 N/R, 122 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Anthony Asquith
Cast: Rex Harrison, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley MacLaine, Jeanne Moreau, Edmund Purdom, George C. Scott, Omar Sharif, Art Carney, Alain Delon, Wally Cox, Joyce Grenfell, Michael Hordern, Lance Percival, Roland Culver, Moira Lister
This is a clever film made up of a trio of stories linking together subsequent owners of a particular yellow Rolls-Royce Phantom II. Lord Frenton (Rex Harrison) buys the Rolls as an anniversary gift for his wife (Jeanne Moreau) who is later caught in the back seat with John Fane (Edmund Purdom). Later, in the 1930s, gangster Paolo Maltese (George C. Scott) buys the Rolls and tours Italy with hat-check girl Mae Jenkins (Shirley MacLaine). Like her predecessor, Mae also tries out the back seat–she finds "love" with a photographer (Alain Delon) while Paolo is in the U.S. on business. By World War II, socialite Gerda Millett (Ingrid Bergman) owns the car and fights the Nazis by smuggling Davich (Omar Sharif) across the border. In the process, this couple also finds pleasures in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce Phantom II.
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| 1. The Assassination of Trotsky (1972)
2. The Concorde...Airport '79 (1979)
aka: Airport '79
3. A Cop (1972)
aka: Un Flic
aka: Dirty Money
4. Creezy (1973)
aka: Elite Group
5. Day and Night (1997)
6. Diabolically Yours (1967)
7. The Eclipse (1962)
aka: L'Eclisse
8. Famous Love Affairs (1961)
9. Farewell, Friend (1968)
aka: Honor Among Thieves
10. Flic Story (1975)
aka: Cop Story
11. A Hundred and One Nights (1995)
aka: A Hundred and One Nights of Simon Cinema
12. Le Samourai (1967)
aka: The Samurai
aka: The Godson
13. The Leopard (1963)
14. Lost Command (1966)
15. Monsieur Klein (1976)
aka: Mr. Klein
16. Once a Thief (1965)
17. Purple Noon (1960)
aka: Lust for Evil
18. The Red Circle (1970)
19. Red Sun (1971)
20. Rocco and His Brothers (1960)
21. Scorpio (1973)
22. The Sicilian Clan (1969)
23. Spirits of the Dead (1968)
24. Swann in Love (1984)
25. Two Men in Town (1973)
aka: Two Against the Law
26. The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1965)
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