Philippe Condroyer
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 3, 1927
- Place of birth
- Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Died
- November 5, 2017
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.
Movies directed by Philippe Condroyer
- Tintin and the Blue Oranges 1964 · ★ 5.1
- A Man to Kill 1967 · ★ 7.0
- The $2 Haircut 1975 · ★ 7.4
- Un paquebot dans la tête 1981 · ★ 9.0
- L'Oreille absolue 1972
- Chère Olga 1980