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Fernando Rey

1917–1994 · 20 titles in the catalogue

Fernando Rey  (September 20, 1917 – March 9, 1994) — best known as Fernando Rey — was a Spanish film, theatre, and TV actor, who worked in both Europe and the United States. A suave, international actor best known for his roles in the films of surrealist director Luis Buñuel (Tristana, 1970; Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, 1972; That Obscure Object of Desire, 1977) and as a drug lord in The French Connection (1971), he appeared in more than 150 films over half a century.

The debonair Rey was described by French Connection producer Philip D'Antoni as "the last of the Continental guys". He achieved his greatest notoriety after he turned 50: "Perhaps it is a pity that my success came so late in life", he told The Times of Madrid in 1973. "It might have been better to have been successful while young, like El Cordobes in the bullring. Then your life is all before you to enjoy it."

Their work

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  1. The French Connection1971as Alain Charnier
  2. 1492: Conquest of Paradise1992as Marchena
  3. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie1972as Don Rafael
  4. Jesus of Nazareth1977as Gaspar
  5. Viridiana1962as Don Jaime
  6. French Connection II1975as Alain Charnier
  7. That Obscure Object of Desire1977as Mathieu Faber
  8. Return of the Seven1966as Priest
  9. The Miracle of Marcelino1955as Monje narrador
  10. Tristana1970as Don Lope
  11. Chimes at Midnight1965as Worcester
  12. The Hit1984as Policeman
  13. Seven Beauties1975as Pedro the Anarchist Prisoner
  14. Navajo Joe1966as Reverend Rattigan
  15. Welcome Mr. Marshall!1953as Narrador (voz)
  16. Guns of the Magnificent Seven1969as Quintero
  17. Compañeros1970as Prof. Xantos
  18. Illustrious Corpses1976as Security Minister
  19. The Desert of the Tartars1976as Nathanson
  20. The Immortal Story1968as Merchant