Jacques Besnard
Jacques Besnard was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to French comedy cinema. He began his career in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant director under notable filmmakers such as Maurice Régamey, Yves Robert, and Alberto Lattuada. In 1962, Besnard became the first assistant director to André Hunebelle, collaborating on films like Les Mystères de Paris (1962) and the Fantômas series. He made his directorial debut with Le Grand Restaurant (1966), co-written with Louis de Funès, which became a significant box office success. Besnard continued to direct comedies throughout the 1970s, including Le Fou du labo 4 (1967) and La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée (1976). In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to television, directing various TV movies and series. Besnard's work is characterized by its humor and collaboration with prominent French actors.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 The Antidote2005 · Writer | Writer |
 Un petit grain de folie1997 · Writer | Writer |
 Feu Adrien Muset1992 · Director | Director |
 Appelez-moi Fouks1986 · Director | Director |
 Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !1982 · Director | Director |
 Général... nous voilà...!1978 · Director, Screenplay | Director, Screenplay |
 Le Jour de gloire1976 · Director | Director |
 La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée1976 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 French Undressing1976 · Writer, Director | Writer, Director |
 The Restroom Robbery1975 · Director | Director |
 Big Deal1973 · Director | Director |
 The Madman of Lab Four1967 · Director, Writer, Producer | Director, Writer, Producer |
 The Looters1967 · Director | Director |
 The Restaurant1966 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 Rififi1955 · Third Gambler (uncredited) | Third Gambler (uncredited) |
| SSérie noire1955 · Actor | Actor |