Robert Manuel

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Characters played by Robert Manuel

Mario Ferrati — Rififi (1955)

One of the four crew members planning the safe robbery. He secretly steals a diamond ring for his lover Viviane, which inadvertently exposes the gang to Grutter. He and his wife Ida are brutally murdered by Rémy Grutter for refusing to disclose the loot's location.

Casa — The Mask of the Gorilla (1958)

Casa is the owner of the Grand Daim inn and a person connected to the criminal and espionage network under investigation. Géo reaches him while tracing the operation, but Casa is gravely ill and dies after revealing that Veslot is behind it. His final disclosure gives Géo a decisive link to the powerful suspect.

Blasco — The Night Affair (1958)

Blasco is involved in tense negotiations during the nightclub’s unsettled evening. His activity places him within the club circle surrounding the investigation into Albert Simon, although the available plot material does not specify what he is negotiating or establish a direct relationship with Vallois, Lucky, or Thérèse.

Léon Dufour, le directeur des magasins Dufour — A Mouse with the Men (1964)

Léon Dufour is the director of the Dufour department stores. His business provides the setting for the burglars' preparations and operations, as Marcel, Francis, and Lucille study the store's layout and security. The available plot summary does not describe a direct confrontation or other personal interaction between him and the burglars.

le comte Hercule de Nesle — Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent (1946)

A count appearing in a minor role in the first film.

Le Roi Joseph — Caroline and the Rebels (1955)

French king installed during the Napoleonic occupation, symbolizing authority.

the music master — Would-Be Gentleman (1958)

The music master teaches Monsieur Jourdain music as part of his effort to acquire the accomplishments he associates with being a gentleman. His lessons are among the activities through which Jourdain pursues social advancement, although the plot summary does not describe a separate role for him in the servants' plan or the marriage arrangement.

Charlie Bank, le directeur de Superdisco — Un clair de Lune à Maubeuge (1962)

Charlie Bank, director of Super Disco, sees Paul’s song as a publicity opportunity and arranges an exclusive interview through a journalist. He invents a tragic childhood story for Paul, promotes the song with staged events, and presents himself as the composer’s devoted mentor while expecting Paul to follow his schedule.

Luigi Valmorin aka 'Valmorino' — Some Like It... Cold (1960)

The Italian descendant who aggressively pursues the fortune by seducing a nurse and arranging to be presented as ill. He is declared incurable, but a hospital doctor catches his attempt to smuggle a fake X-ray. The swapped images later reveal his genuine heart condition, yet a civil or military conviction prevents him from inheriting.

L'inspecteur principal Viou — Ladies First (1963)

A local police officer drawn into the pursuit of the criminals during Bobby and Juliette’s journey. Bobby’s actions give him an opportunity to prove himself, and the police eventually close in on Griffin and his associates. The summary does not specify further details about his relationship with the other officers or the leads.

Le maître d'armes — Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (1982)

One of the arts instructors who teaches M. Jourdain. He discusses the work of teaching their wealthy pupil with another instructor; although they disagree over whether artistic recognition or payment matters more, both intend to continue serving Jourdain, whose ambitions make him a generous source of income.

Puig — Rififi in the City (1964)

A man confronted by Miguel during the detective’s raid on the Stardust. Miguel demands to know where the gang’s drugs are hidden; Puig denies knowing, but gives up the location after Miguel threatens him. The cocaine is recovered from a chandelier, providing major evidence against Puig, though Leprince still appears to evade justice.

Career Overview

Robert Manuel has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Young Indiana Jones Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Rififi, Les Deux Vierges, L'Or et la fleur. 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
82
Birth Date
1916-09-07
Birth Place
Paris, France

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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