Michel Sardou

Michel Sardou

Michel Charles Sardou, who is known by his credited stage name as Michel Sardou (born 26 January 1947) is a French singer and occasional actor. He is known not only for his love songs ("La maladie d'amour", "Je vais t'aimer"), but also for songs dealing with various social and political issues, such as the rights of women in Islamic countries ("Musulmanes"), clerical celibacy ("Le curé"), colonialism ("Le temps des colonies", "Ils ont le pétrole mais c'est tout") or the death penalty ("Je suis pour"). Another sometimes controversial theme found in some of his songs ("Les Ricains" and "Monsieur le Président de France" for example) is his respect and support for the culture and foreign policies of the United States of America. He has been accused of being a racist due to his 1976 song "Le temps des colonies", in which a former colonial soldier proudly tells his memories of colonialism, but Sardou has always claimed the song was sarcastic. His 1981 single "Les lacs du Connemara" was an international hit (especially in the Netherlands). A number of his hit songs were written in collaboration with Jacques Revaux and Pierre Delanoë, a few others (most notably "En chantant") with Italian singer Toto Cutugno. Sardou sold out eighteen consecutive dates at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in 2001, while his 2004 album Du plaisir went straight to the number one spot on the French album charts. With a recording career of fifty years, Sardou has released 25 studio albums, 18 live albums and has recorded more than 350 songs (chiefly in French but also in Spanish, Italian and even English) and has sold more than 100 million records. Currently he is considered as one of the most popular artists in the Francophone world and one of the most lucrative, both in sales and in his shows. Michel Sardou was born on 26 January 1947 in Paris. His father, Fernand Sardou, was a singer and an actor while his mother, Jackie Sardou was an actress. His paternal grandfather, Valentin Sardou, was a comedian in Marseille, while his grandmother was a singer. Sardou left school at 17. Sardou began working as a waiter in his father's cabaret in Montmartre. He eventually met Michel Fugain and auditioned for Eddie Barclay. In 1965, Sardou began his recording career with "Le madras", co-written with Michel Fugain and Patrice Laffont. In 1967, his career really picked up, thanks to censorship: while France left NATO's integrated military command and the Vietnam War was causing anti-American sentiment in France, Sardou released "Les Ricains" (The Yanks), a song which stated the debt of gratitude towards the US for the liberation of France. Charles de Gaulle did not like the song and he advised against its broadcast on state radio and television. This gave the singer a new notoriety, and the song let him lay the foundations for his future artistic style. However, from 1967 to 1970, he still found it difficult to have big hits. ... Source: Article "Michel Sardou" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Michel Sardou
  • Popularity: 2.739
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1947-01-26
  • Place of Birth: Paris, France
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: Michel Charles Sardou
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Michel Sardou Movies

  • 2012
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    Les Enfants de la Pop 80's

    Les Enfants de la Pop 80's

    1 2012 HD

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  • 2014
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    Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

    Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

    8 2014 HD

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  • 2023
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    Tous les chanteurs s'appellent Michel

    Tous les chanteurs s'appellent Michel

    9 2023 HD

    Documentary on popular French singers spanning over three decades (60s, 70s, 80s).

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  • 2021
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    N'écoutez pas mesdames

    N'écoutez pas mesdames

    1 2021 HD

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  • 1990
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    Promotion canapé

    Promotion canapé

    5.1 1990 HD

    Two women who want a raise, realize that they can easily get what they want, if they sleep with their boss.

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  • 1991
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    L'irlandaise

    L'irlandaise

    1 1991 HD

    A lonely advertising executive finds himself in charge of an Irish teenager with suicidal ideas about heroism.

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  • 1987
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    Cross

    Cross

    4 1987 HD

    Thomas Crosky, known as Cross, a lonely policeman, learns that his wife, daughter and sister-in-law have been kidnapped by a criminal who has escaped...

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  • 2021
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    Michel Sardou une vie en chantant

    Michel Sardou une vie en chantant

    1 2021 HD

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  • 2012
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    Céline Dion, le grand show

    Céline Dion, le grand show

    9.2 2012 HD

    On Saturday, November 24, 2012, Celine Dion appeared in the TV special 'Celine Dion : le grand show', broadcast live on the French channel France 2...

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  • 1966
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    Is Paris Burning?

    Is Paris Burning?

    7.2 1966 HD

    Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if...

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  • 2001
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    Michel Sardou - Bercy 2001

    Michel Sardou - Bercy 2001

    1 2001 HD

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  • 2005
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    Michel Sardou Live 2005 - Palais des Sports

    Michel Sardou Live 2005 - Palais des Sports

    1 2005 HD

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  • 1991
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    Michel Sardou - Bercy 91

    Michel Sardou - Bercy 91

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1993
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    Michel Sardou - Bercy 93

    Michel Sardou - Bercy 93

    1 1993 HD

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  • 1994
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    Michel Sardou - Show Sardou

    Michel Sardou - Show Sardou

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1997
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    Michel Sardou - Salut !

    Michel Sardou - Salut !

    6 1997 HD

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  • 2013
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    Michel Sardou - live 2013

    Michel Sardou - live 2013

    1 2013 HD

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  • 1955
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    Four Days in Paris

    Four Days in Paris

    5.3 1955 HD

    Mario, a star ladies' hairdresser, has Nicolas as a friend and Gisèle as his mistress, who is coveted by Nicolas. To boost the salon's...

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  • 2024
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    Michel Sardou : Je me souviens d'un adieu - Le concert au cinéma

    Michel Sardou : Je me souviens d'un adieu - Le concert au cinéma

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2003
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    Le prix de l'honneur

    Le prix de l'honneur

    1 2003 HD

    A colonel of the French army is suspected of murder by a former student of the military school, now a police inspector.

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  • 2022
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    La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président

    La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président

    7.2 2022 HD

    In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a new era of modernity. One of his first...

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  • 2024
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    Sardou, autoportrait

    Sardou, autoportrait

    6.8 2024 HD

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  • 2004
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    Star Academy 1, 2 & 3 en concert au Parc des Princes

    Star Academy 1, 2 & 3 en concert au Parc des Princes

    1 2004 HD

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  • 1985
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    Michel Sardou - Concert 85 Forest National

    Michel Sardou - Concert 85 Forest National

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1998
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    Michel Sardou - Bercy 98

    Michel Sardou - Bercy 98

    1 1998 HD

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  • 2020
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    Michel Sardou, de scènes en Seine

    Michel Sardou, de scènes en Seine

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2023
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    L'énigme Michel Sardou

    L'énigme Michel Sardou

    1 2023 HD

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  • 1973
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    Top à... Michel Sardou

    Top à... Michel Sardou

    1 1973 HD

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  • 2007
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    Michel Sardou zénith 2007

    Michel Sardou zénith 2007

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1995
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    Michel Sardou - olympia 95

    Michel Sardou - olympia 95

    1 1995 HD

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  • 2015
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    Représailles

    Représailles

    8 2015 HD

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  • 1983
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    L'Eté de nos quinze ans

    L'Eté de nos quinze ans

    1 1983 HD

    It was during their childhood that François and Malène became friends. Years later, the two teenagers find themselves. Their parents,...

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  • 2018
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    Michel Sardou - La dernière danse

    Michel Sardou - La dernière danse

    6 2018 HD

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  • 2017
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    Michel Sardou – Dernier show

    Michel Sardou – Dernier show

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2017
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    Sardou, le film de sa vie

    Sardou, le film de sa vie

    1 2017 HD

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  • 1965
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    The Double Bed

    The Double Bed

    3 1965 HD

    Various sketches centered on alcove stories.

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  • 1989
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    Les Enfoirés 1989 - Tournée d'Enfoirés

    Les Enfoirés 1989 - Tournée d'Enfoirés

    6 1989 HD

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  • 1998
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    Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur

    Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur

    7.3 1998 HD

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  • 2011
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    Michel Sardou - Confidences Et Retrouvailles - Live 2011

    Michel Sardou - Confidences Et Retrouvailles - Live 2011

    7 2011 HD

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  • 2017
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    Michel Sardou : L'Indomptable

    Michel Sardou : L'Indomptable

    6 2017 HD

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  • 1987
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    Michel Sardou Concert 87

    Michel Sardou Concert 87

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1983
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    Michel Sardou - Vivant 83

    Michel Sardou - Vivant 83

    1 1983 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Grand Restaurant III

    The Grand Restaurant III

    5.3 2021 HD

    He had opened his Great Restaurant twice, in 2010 and 2011, as part of an entertainment broadcast on France 2. Pierre Palmade “reopens it after...

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  • 2005
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    Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés

    Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés

    8 2005 HD

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  • 2021
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    Michel Sardou, les meilleures chansons

    Michel Sardou, les meilleures chansons

    1 2021 HD

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  • 2024
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    D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle

    D'Emmanuelle à Emmanuelle

    8 2024 HD

    « Emmanuelle » was released 50 years ago. Its main character, played by the young Sylvia Kristel, delve freely into her sexuality,...

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  • 1994
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    Michel Sardou - Show Sardou

    Michel Sardou - Show Sardou

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1985
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    Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

    2 1985 HD

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  • 1985
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    Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

    2 1985 HD

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  • 1994
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    Studio Gabriel

    Studio Gabriel

    6.5 1994 HD

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  • 1985
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    Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

    2 1985 HD

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  • 1987
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    Nulle part ailleurs

    Nulle part ailleurs

    5.6 1987 HD

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  • 1985
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    Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

    2 1985 HD

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  • 1987
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    Le monde est à vous

    Le monde est à vous

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1975
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    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    6 1975 HD

    A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

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  • 1986
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    Ambitions

    Ambitions

    4 1986 HD

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  • 2004
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    La chanson de l'année

    La chanson de l'année

    9 2004 HD

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  • 1985
    imgS1 E39

    Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

    2 1985 HD

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  • 1968
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    À bout portant

    À bout portant

    8 1968 HD

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  • 2021
    imgS1 E5

    Archives secrètes

    Archives secrètes

    1 2021 HD

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  • 1993
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    Zone interdite

    Zone interdite

    5 1993 HD

    The zone interdite refers to two distinct territories established in German-occupied France during the Second World War after the signature of the...

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  • 1968
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    À bout portant

    À bout portant

    8 1968 HD

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  • 1961
    imgS1 E97

    Musik aus Studio B

    Musik aus Studio B

    1 1961 HD

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  • 1972
    imgS20 E8

    Le Grand Échiquier

    Le Grand Échiquier

    8 1972 HD

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  • 1972
    imgS20 E8

    Le Grand Échiquier

    Le Grand Échiquier

    8 1972 HD

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  • 1971
    imgS3 E16

    Cadet Rousselle

    Cadet Rousselle

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1975
    imgS7 E24

    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1975 HD

    A French variety show.

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  • 1975
    imgS7 E24

    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1975 HD

    A French variety show.

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  • 1975
    imgS7 E24

    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1975 HD

    A French variety show.

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  • 1975
    imgS2 E25

    Système 2

    Système 2

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1982
    imgS13 E2

    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 1975
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    Midi Première

    Midi Première

    10 1975 HD

    Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975...

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  • 2022
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    Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

    Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

    6.6 2022 HD

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  • 1977
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    Fan School

    Fan School

    6.5 1977 HD

    Host Jacques Martin invites different talented children from various backgrounds to showcase their beautiful voices. The participants entertain and...

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 2001
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    Star Academy

    Star Academy

    6.4 2001 HD

    Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an...

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  • 1998
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    La fureur

    La fureur

    8 1998 HD

    A musical game show opposing two gender-segregated teams of celebrities.

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  • 1959
    imgS17 E1

    Discorama

    Discorama

    1 1959 HD

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  • 1998
    imgS27 E2

    Vivement dimanche

    Vivement dimanche

    3.2 1998 HD

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  • 1990
    imgS5 E11

    Stars 90

    Stars 90

    6.2 1990 HD

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  • 1971
    imgS5 E1

    Samedi soir

    Samedi soir

    6 1971 HD

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  • 1972
    imgS4 E3

    Midi trente

    Midi trente

    6 1972 HD

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  • 1987
    imgS11 E1

    Sacrée soirée

    Sacrée soirée

    6.2 1987 HD

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