Marcel Bozzuffi

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Characters played by Marcel Bozzuffi

Pierre Nicoli — The French Connection (1971)

Pierre Nicoli is Alain Charnier's ruthless hitman and a specialist in violent enforcement. After Charnier refuses to authorize an attack on Jimmy Doyle, Nicoli attempts to kill Doyle with a rifle, then flees through a hijacked train while shooting people who obstruct him. Doyle pursues and kills him.

Lucky Luke (voice) — Daisy Town (1971)

The town's reluctant sheriff and resident lawman. He single-handedly handles outlaws, attempts to organize the cowardly townsfolk against the Dalton Brothers, and cleverly turns Averell against his siblings. He devises a wagon-circling tactic to dizzy the Indian chief, securing peace before the town abandons itself over a gold rush. He ultimately leaves Daisy Town with a single daisy.

Le mari de Françoise — Love Is a Funny Thing (1969)

Le mari de Françoise is the husband she leaves behind in Paris while pursuing her career in the United States. Françoise later ends their relationship after Henri suggests that they might eventually live together, making him part of the personal conflict surrounding her romance with Henri.

Broca — La Cage aux Folles II (1980)

Ruthless spy agent relentlessly pursuing Albin and Renato to recover the secret microfilm they unwittingly carry.

l'inspecteur Torrence — Maigret Sees Red (1963)

Police inspector coordinating with Maigret on the American gangster case.

Inspector Vanni — Colt 38 Special Squad (1976)

Inspector Vanni is the central police figure, leading an operation against armed criminals and later commanding an autonomous special squad. After receiving a threat from the Black Angel and discovering that his wife has been murdered, he refuses to leave the case, investigates the bombing conspiracy, identifies the villa hideout, and races to protect Piazza Repubblica.

René — Images (1972)

René is Cathryn's dead lover, whose image repeatedly appears to her at the cottage and speaks with her. His apparition intensifies her inability to distinguish reality from hallucination, eventually taunting her to kill him and handing her a shotgun. Cathryn shoots the figure she believes is René, while later seeing his corpse as part of the continuing visions.

Angorapoulos — Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (1961)

One of the three crewmen hired for the voyage. He is caught searching Tintin's papers and escapes after stowing away in a lifeboat. He later acts as an accomplice to Karabine, participating in kidnappings and holding the protagonists at gunpoint before his gang finally surrenders.

Maral — The Valdez Horses (1973)

Maral visits Chino's ranch to continue learning how to ride. Chino criticizes her ability but agrees to teach her, making their encounters part of the ranch's changing social life. She is also connected to the uncertainty surrounding Jamie's future, since Chino may expect Jamie to live with Maral after forming a new household.

Un soldat (uncredited) — Caroline and the Rebels (1955)

Background French soldier in wartime scenes, uncredited.

Jo Ricci, Paul's brother — Le Deuxième Souffle (1966)

Paul Ricci's dishonorable brother and a Paris bar owner, Jo sends men to extort Simone, aka 'Manouche', after Jacques Ribaldi's death. Later, fearing Gu's revenge and exploiting the informer rumor, he pressures Orloff to arrange Gu's killing before Gu reaches him first.

Francois Jacois — Contraband (1980)

Also known as The Marsigliese, a ruthless French criminal attempting to monopolize Naples’ underworld through hard drug trafficking. He systematically eliminates rival Mafia bosses, allies with the corrupt boss Perlante, and abducts Luca’s wife to extort the smuggling network. He is ultimately cornered and shot dead by Luca.

Career Overview

Marcel Bozzuffi has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently La Cage aux Folles Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Illustrious Corpses, Daisy Town, Stunt Squad. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1928-10-28
Birth Place
Rennes, France

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1389313), public domain (CC0).