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Gender: Male

Place of birth: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

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Movie Involvements: 8

TV Involvements: 1


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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.

Most Famous Work

Tintin and the Blue Oranges
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A Man to Kill
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7

A Man to Kill

(1967) Story
Un paquebot dans la tête
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Un paquebot dans la tête

(1981) Director
La mer est grande
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La mer est grande

(1973) Director
The $2 Haircut
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7

The $2 Haircut

(1975) Director
Villa Mon Rêve
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Villa Mon Rêve

(2026) Scenario Writer

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