Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Antidote
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2005
Feu Adrien Muset
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1992
La Belle Anglaise
Role: Director
TV • 1988
La Belle Anglaise
Role: Writer
TV • 1988
La Belle Anglaise
Role: Creator
TV • 1988
Appelez-moi Fouks
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Général... nous voilà !
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1978
Général... nous voilà !
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1978
Le Jour de gloire
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1976
La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1976
La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1976
French Undressing
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1976
French Undressing
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1976
The Restroom Robbery
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1975
The Restroom Robbery
Role: Adaptation
MOVIE • 1975
Big Deal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1973
The Madman of Lab Four
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
The Madman of Lab Four
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1967
The Madman of Lab Four
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1967