Personal Info
Birth date
1920-09-20 (104 Years)
Day of death
1979-05-09
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]
Also known as
Khatchik Hovsep Kazazian
Christian Caza
Michel Ardan
Biography
We dont have a biography for Michel Ardan
Filmography
Agent 38-24-36
5.9
Overview:
A Russian spy is sent out to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilization. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted agent of Soviet intelligence needs all the help he can get from his "talented" partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendez-vous' while trying to avoid being caught by counter intelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.Panic
7.396
Overview:
Proud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town and discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to suspect the worst of him.Rookies Run Amok
5.6
Overview:
Les Bidasses en Folie, a french movie from 1971, is a very short, easy to watch, slapstick hippie comedy.The Big Risk
7
Overview:
Two men pull off a daring daylight payroll heist in Milan, making a fast getaway. One is returning to France after years in hiding, needing money to start fresh with his family.Les Arnaud
5.3
Overview:
In the sunny landscapes of Provence, Henri Arnaud is a conscientious law student who's got a lovely girlfriend, Tina. The person who used to pay for his studies dies and the poor young man's disposable funds are low. He asks an antique dealer if he can lend him some money. This shady guy agrees, but in return for homosexual relations. Henri kills him and runs away. Fortunately, a good judge, who bears the same name as him, comes to his rescue.Recourse in Grace
1
Overview:
Mario di Donati, a deserter from the Italian army, lives in Paris under a false name with Germaine, his French lover. When the latter learns about his hidden past, she feels hurt by Mario's lack of trust in her and she distances herself from him. In despair, Mario surrenders to the law but, at the time of trial, he runs away to join the woman he loves.The Wise Guys
7.974
Overview:
Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...The Big Shots
5.5
Overview:
Thia and Murelli, who live from car stunt shows, make ends meet by carrying out small burglaries.Martin Roumagnac
6.588
Overview:
The local building-contractor Martin Roumagnac is fascinated by the fashionable Blanche Ferrand. To impress Blache, Martin presents her with a villa. However, this ruins him financially. Despite Martin's many efforts for the now femme-fatal Blanche, she is not able to chose between him and the rich consul De Laubry.Last Refuge
4.5
Overview:
Philippe and Sylvie have to do with Alvarez, a dangerous gang leader. They break up with him and commit robbery and murder. Sylvie suggests that Philippe take refuge in his quiet family. His younger sister Antoinette attracts and charms Philippe and excites the jealousy of Sylvie who informs Alvarez. The police get involved and Philippe is killed during a merciless fight.Law Breakers
5.6
Overview:
A judge investigating police corruption finds that the deeper he digs, the more roadblocks he finds.The Great Java
5.9
Overview:
Five friends come to the city Brizul. Here they want to find Mr Auguste Kougloff who owns them money, namely 20 million.Pas de souris dans le business
NYR
Overview:
Without seeming to touch it, journalist Trupeau is interested in the doings of Mireille, a jewelry store saleswoman. A certain Jojo is hanging around the young girl, and not for the right reasons, but to pull off a "heist". Although one of his men betrays him and has to be shot, Jojo succeeds. The police investigate, question and pursue Mireille. Exasperated and disillusioned, the pretty salesgirl shoots Jojo. Fortunately, the journalist is there to prove that she's as white as an ermine. And the ch timents rain down on the culprits.The Inn of Sin
NYR
Overview:
Two murders are committed in an inn for the possession of a bag containing a fortune.In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes
7.4
Overview:
A horrific and, on the face of it, incomprehensible murder has just been committed on the unsympathetic person of a loan shark. The victim's body is found lifeless, but the circumstances of his death are far from clear. For want of anything better to go on, the police immediately suspect a penniless gentleman who had the bad idea and misfortune to be present at the time of the crime. The police don't take the time to look for other possible suspects, and are not at the end of their surprises. A dark story seems to lie behind this imbroglio of incoherent facts.Towards Ecstasy
NYR
Overview:
Catherine married Jérôme, a wealthy landowner living in North Africa, from a bourgeois but noxious background. While living in total family harmony, she is seized by a mystical crisis following a vision of a cleric in ecstasy. She abandons her home and worldly possessions to take a job as a maid. After a bumpy road that severely tested her spirituality, Catherine found peace by returning to live with her devoted partner.Rapide de nuit
NYR
Overview:
Duped by a pretty woman who uses him to smuggle a suitcase containing the proceeds of a theft through the station, an honest fellow understands everything and replaces the suitcase with a similar one. The police do not understand anything, but the pretty girl promises to become honest like the one who almost was her pigeon.Nights of Shame
4.7
Overview:
Marie-Thérèse is firmly involved in a charity dedicated to the rehabilitation of prostitutes. She approaches Marcelle who, for the love of Pierre, an honest painter, hides her dishonorable profession, and she befriends Maria, in love with the gentle René. Marcelle's aunt is murdered, and her daughter arrested. Marie-Thérèse sets out to prove her innocence, but the two boys learn all about the two unfortunate women. Pierre is unforgiving. Happier, Maria will start a new life with René.Le colonel est de la revue
2
Overview:
To spice up a life that's too quiet, a couple of friends play at being gangsters, but end up meeting some real hoodlums.A Strange Kind of Colonel
5.5
Overview:
Barton and Cutterfeet, two London mobsters, team up with stripper Marina to pull off the big jobs. But the arrival of a rival who signs his crimes "The Angel" takes away all their profits. The three friends hope to get their revenge when they steal a diamond.A Touch of Treason
5.6
Overview:
The French Secret Services are out to recover some secret documents stolen from a Russian cultural attaché, while he struggles to prove his innocence. That is, if he is innocent.Le souffle du désir
NYR
Overview:
Daniel Bellanger, a night-club crooner, is a basically straight,honest man. He has just married Christiane, a cashier in a Montmartre hotel and his main objective in life is to live happily with his wife and Pierrot, the son she had of a former union. Unfortunately Daniel accepts the offer of his old friend Freddy to run a gambling den. The place is frequented by a host of dubious guys, among whom a hood named Mario. The latter finds Christiane to his liking and soon shows he is prepared to do anything to take her away from Daniel, including kidnapping little Pierrot.Sergil Among the Girls
2
Overview:
The maid of a clandestine brothel in Marseille is found murdered. The inspector Sergil, in charge of the investigation will employ somewhat particular methods in order to unmask the assassin.Fire Under Her Skin
4
Overview:
Thérèse, who has come from the city, has married the sad Louis Raboux, a violent peasant who dies under unclear circumstances. Thérèse stays at the farm with Célestin, who loves her, but dares not say it out of shyness. The arrival of Pierre, who knew Louis and has something to hide, complicates the situation. Célestin's jealousy, which the maid Julia tries to console. Thérèse and Pierre's passionate love. The police arrest the young man and Célestin chases Thérèse, who falls from the roof. Célestin throws the body into an abyss, only to see Pierre reappear. In a rage, he too rushes into the ravine, from which Thérèse emerges, a new miracle-worker, ready to throw herself into the arms of her lover.Dakota 308
NYR
Overview:
A Dakota plane is carrying a ton of gold bound for Brazzaville, but it is hijacked over the Camargue. On arrival, we find nails instead of gold!The Funny Guys in a Crazy World
3.8
Overview:
The viscount Galmiche de Quoibedec and his wife have today the engagement party of their daughter.Suddenly The viscount leaves the house, tries to drive his car, but there is great traffic jam.At the same time Alexandre Ladislas Ladretsky, the pianist needs to go to the television.The viscount steals a taxi , Alexandre jumps in the taxi and the owner of a perfume shop jump also into the taxi.Some minutes later two gangsters kidnapped the viscount, the pianist and the young woman of the perfume shop.The Heroic Mr. Boniface
6
Overview:
A simple man gets involved in an implausible story of gangsters in the wake of the discovery of a criminal's dead body in his own bed.The Sleepwalker
5.6
Overview:
Victor Boniface's life is not exactly a rest cure. Just imagine: Victor is both a store detective and a ... shoplifter (only when he walks in his sleep, mind you)! And falling in love while sleepwalking is no bed of roses either, as the good-natured man simply forgets everything after waking up. Fortunately love wins the game in the end. Does that mean that life will become as easy as pie ? Certainly not: the little Bonifaces will be sleepwalkers just like their daddy!No Mercy for the Cellers
2
Overview:
In Montmartre, prostitutes and neighborhood pimps meet in Victor's bar. One of them, Charly, one day falls in love with the beautiful Laurence, a girl who honestly earns her life as a singer. But Fernand, the local boss, sees a bad eye his acolyte out of the ranks to lead a quiet life in the company of his sweetheart. He provokes the jealousy of Jessy, mistress of Charly. The latter, stung, does not intend to leave without fighting his lover take the tangent. She ruminates her revenge so much that she ends up shooting Charly ...Acting
1972The Big Shots as René Bazin
1971Rookies Run Amok as Man with the traffic ticket (uncredited)
1971Samedi soir (1 Episode) as Self
1968A Strange Kind of Colonel as Unknown
1960Towards Ecstasy as Monsieur Bègue
1960The Delinquents as Accomplice of the gang
1960Recourse in Grace as Marcel
1960The Big Risk as Henri Vintran, aka 'Riton'
1958Le souffle du désir as Daniel Bellanger
1957Le colonel est de la revue as Unknown
1956In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes as Louis Gamay
1955No Mercy for the Cellers as Charly
1955Pas de souris dans le business as Victor
1954Fire Under Her Skin as Louis Babou
1954Nights of Shame as Fernand Cortedani
1952L'éternel espoir as Unknown
1952Sergil Among the Girls as Unknown
1951The Sleepwalker as Gangster
1951Dakota 308 as Chauffeur
1950L’atomique Monsieur Placido as Jim
1949The Inn of Sin as Rival
1949The Heroic Mr. Boniface as Le deuxième gangster
1948Rapide de nuit as One of the two accomplices
1947Secret Cargo as S.R 35
1947Last Refuge as Albert
1947Panic as Fernand
1946Martin Roumagnac as Le conservateur (uncredited)
Production
1974The Funny Guys in a Crazy World ... Producer
1973La brigade en folie ... Producer
1971Rookies Run Amok ... Producer
1971Law Breakers ... Producer
1971The Great Java ... Producer
1968A Strange Kind of Colonel ... Producer
1967Les Arnaud ... Producer
1965The Wise Guys ... Producer
1964Agent 38-24-36 ... Producer
1962A Touch of Treason ... Producer
Writing
1973La brigade en folie ... Writer
1971Rookies Run Amok ... Writer
1971The Great Java ... Writer