OT: This will mean little, or nothing, to most of you, but Jean-Paul Belmondo has died

[Deus Irae]

He was a french actor, and a major star for decades, and he appeared in films from the 50's through the 2000s. He inspired such notables as Spielberg and Tarantino. He was also the lead in the very first movie I saw while studying in France, and was part of what inspired me to take a much more serious look at foreign films.


May he rest in peace.



Remembering Jean-Paul Belmondo, the Suave French Film Icon Who Inspired Spielberg and Tarantino Alike

 

[Joker]

 

[Deus Irae]

This movie



is the movie that launched him to major stardom.

 

[Deus Irae]

This movie





was later re-done by Bill Murray (Change Up). Belmondo was not limited by genres.

 

[goheels22002]

As for the thread title, without any reliable insight into the hereafter, my guess is that it meant a lot to Jean-Paul.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Michael K Williams from "The Wire" passed away yesterday as well.

 

[Kontradiction]

Michael K Williams from "The Wire" passed away yesterday as well.

A tribute…

 

[scott99]

JPBM was the epitome of cool. He was France’s Steve McQueen. Awesome actor.

 

[RobertWeathers]

A tribute…

Loved this scene as well.

 

[captain stone]

Michael K Williams from "The Wire" passed away yesterday as well.

A tribute…

Loved this scene as well.

Damn shame... I loved his character in Boardwlk Empire...he had Integrity.

 

[XLIX]

Williams was a great actor, better than he gets credit for IMHO