Philip French

Birthday: 28 August 1933, Liverpool, England, UK

Birth Name: Philip Neville French

Philip French was born in Liverpool on 28 August 1933 to John and Bessie French and originally studied Law at Exeter College, Oxford. However after National Service he went into journalism, particular ...Show More

[on Béla Tarr] [His] films move so slowly that they're less like watching paint dry than observing Show more [on Béla Tarr] [His] films move so slowly that they're less like watching paint dry than observing the shifting of the Earth's tectonic plates. Hide

[on Hudson Hawk (1991)] Its utter failure can only be explained by some form of madness having overc Show more [on Hudson Hawk (1991)] Its utter failure can only be explained by some form of madness having overcome the people involved in its making. Hide

[on Lindsay Anderson] He never flattered and he never kowtowed, and he was a keeper and pricker of c Show more [on Lindsay Anderson] He never flattered and he never kowtowed, and he was a keeper and pricker of consciences for two generations. Hide

I don't know much about philately, but I know what I lick... I don't know much about philately, but I know what I lick...

[Reviewing Horrible Bosses (2011)] I laughed frequently, probably to the detriment of my self-respec Show more [Reviewing Horrible Bosses (2011)] I laughed frequently, probably to the detriment of my self-respect. Hide

[on Dalton Trumbo, 1971]: A generous, honest, amusing man, a firm friend, a trustworthy employee, an Show more [on Dalton Trumbo, 1971]: A generous, honest, amusing man, a firm friend, a trustworthy employee, an admirable husband, a lovably understanding father, as modest in times of good fortune as he is cheerful and resilient in adversity. Hide

[on Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)]: The clear purpose of the film is to locate in the all-American fi Show more [on Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)]: The clear purpose of the film is to locate in the all-American figure of the cowboy some less attractive native traits: patriotism masking xenophobia, ignorance masquerading as intuitive common sense, mindless aggression concealed beneath virility, arrogance disguised as style. In addition, they can't even fight fair, although a little skill at karate and a touch of intelligence by their one-armed opponent is more than enough to defeat them. Hide

Philip French's FILMOGRAPHY

All as Actor (1)

The Imposter