Etchika Choureau Movies
- 1965
In this charming drama, a department store clerk takes his wife and kids on a Parisian vacation. One day he is out sightseeing by himself when he encounters a fashion model and offers to give her a guided tour. As they amble about, the romantic city casts its spell and the model falls in love with her guide (who has been pretending to be an artist). Finally things come to a passionate head, and the fellow must decide between a fling and his family. He chooses the latter. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Charles Aznavour, Susan Hampshire, (more)
- 1963
In this non-sensationalistic drama, a young woman becomes a prostitute to prevent her lover from committing a robbery. Unfortunately, she soon finds herself involved in an international prostitution ring. She is soon plying her trade the world over until she lands in Hong Kong where she finally learns the bitter truth about her "lover" and becomes a heroin addict. The truth is told to her by an Interpol agent who informs her that her boyfriend's love was but a ruse to trick her into becoming a high-class hooker. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Etchika Choureau, Evelyne Dassas, (more)
- 1958
Though director William Wellman was attached to the Lafayette Flying Corps during WW1, many people believed that he was actually with the celebrated Lafayette Escadrille, and this 1958 actioner does little to dispel that belief. The film concentrates on a group of courageous young American aviators who, long before the USA's entry into the Great War, band together to fight the minions of the Kaiser in the skies of France. One of these reckless flyboys is Thad Walker (Tab Hunter), who arrives in Paris after being thrown out of his wealthy father's home. Joining the Escadrille with Walker are fellow expatriates Tom Hitchcock (Jody McCrea), Duke Sinclaire (David Janssen) and "Wild Bill" Wellman (played by the director's son, Bill Wellman Jr.). After a bit of parlez-vous with the local mademoiselles, Walker and his pals take to the air, and at this point, the film really gets off the ground (no pun intended). The spectacular aerial sequences are evocative of those in Wellman's silent classic Wings, though Lafayette Escadrille itself falls a bit short of classic status. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tab Hunter, Etchika Choureau, (more)
- 1958
James Garner stars as WWII hero Major William Darby in this characteristically gusty William Wellman combat film. Darby organizes a highly-trained group of rangers, to be deployed in behind-the-lines activities in Italy and Northern Africa. The first portion of the film details the training, with time out for a few comic and romantic interludes; the second part shows Darby's Rangers in full, ferocious action. In addition to Garner, Warner Bros. used Darby's Rangers to spotlight another of its TV stars, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes; Bill Wellman Jr. also shows up in the supporting role of Eli Clatworthy. The film was adapted from the book by Major James Altieri. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Garner, Etchika Choureau, (more)
- 1956
Toute la Ville Accuse (The Whole Town Accuses) unfolds the tale of writer François Nerac (Jean Marais), who sets up camp in a small village so he can work in peace. Through a series of unfortunate coincidences, Nerac finds himself in possession of a bagful of stolen money. Hoping to get rid of the loot in a hurry, he donates the cash to charity -- which immediately arouses the suspicion of the villagers who peg the stranger as a thief. Filmed on an obviously tight budget, Toute la Ville Accuse is the sort of "small" movie that grabs attention immediately and refuses to let go until the final shot. The film represents the impressive directorial debut of Claude Boissol, whose career surprisingly never really took off. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jean Marais, Etchika Choureau, (more)
- 1955
Les Fruits de L'Ete (Fruits of Summer) serves as a vehicle for the venerable Edwige Feuillere. The thinnish storyline is little more than a series of romantic misunderstandings, each one sillier than the last. Throughout, the characters try to observe the correct social proprieties despite all the chaos occurring around them. Towards the end, the film takes a dramatic turn, but the audience is assured that all will turn out well. The bulk of the amorous complications are handled by Etchika Choureau as a frisky young lass and Claude Nicot as her collar-ad suitor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Edwige Feuillère, Henri Guisol, (more)
- 1954
Erich von Stroheim dominates the proceedings in the French L'Envers du Paradis (Other Side of Paradise) Set in a tiny village near the Riviera, the story concerns a diverse group of has-beens and losers. Von Stroheim plays O'Hara (sic!), a sea captain who's never been to sea. The Countess (played by Denise Vernac,Von Stroheim's secretary and constant companion in real life) entertains her jaded guests by screening dirty movies. Failed writer Blaise (Jacques Sernas) is saddled with an alcoholic wife (Dora Doll). And idealistic young Violaine (Etchika Choureau) is slowly dying of tuberculosis. The lives of all these people become intertwined through a sudden -- but not unexpected -- act of violence. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Erich Von Stroheim, Etchika Choureau, (more)
- 1954
Escalier de Service (Service Entrance) charts the misadventures of gorgeous maidservant Marie-Lou (Etchika Choreau). After fainting in public, Marie-Lou is allowed to convalesce in the apartment of a handsome photographer. Feeling a bit frisky one morning, our heroine begins to recall isolated incidents in her past, which are then enacted by an all-star supporting cast. Mischa Auer, Robert Lamoreaux, Danielle Darieaux and Jacques Morel are among those who have had the benefit (in more ways than one) of Marie-Lou's services. Escalier de Service was directed by Carlo Rim, best known for his work on the Fernandel comedies. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danielle Darrieux, Robert Lamoureux, (more)
- 1952
Director Michelangelo Antonioni's unique triptych film features three murders, one taking place in Paris, another in Rome, and another in London. All of the perpetrators are affluent youths, each killing for his own dubious motive. In the France segment, a group of adolescents kill for money, even though they don't need it; in the London segment, a poet uncovers a woman's body and tries to profit from the discovery; and in the Italian segment, a student becomes caught up in a smuggling ring, with deadly results. Though each crime is investigated, the guilty are rarely singled out for their actions. I Vinti had a protracted production schedule, due in large part to the director's inability to find funding for such ambitious, resolutely downbeat material. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
