The legendary French actor who worked with some of the greatest names in cinema passed away on August 18. We&rsquo;re recommending 5 masterpieces from his filmography.

Alain Delon is one of the iconic figures of French cinema, famous for his charisma and intense acting style. L&rsquo;OFFICIEL has selected 5 of his films, cinema classics that perfectly illustrate the range of the actor's talent and his lasting impact on European and global cinema.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Plein Soleil (1960)</h2>

Plein Soleil (1960)

Plein Soleil de René Clément : bande-annonce

Director: Ren&eacute; Cl&eacute;ment Synopsis: In this psychological thriller, Delon plays Tom Ripley, a young American hired to bring back the son of a wealthy industrialist to Europe. Fascinated by the young man's luxurious life, Ripley devises a cunning plan to take over his identity. This film helped launch Delon's international career.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Rocco et ses fr&egrave;res (1960)</h2>

Rocco et ses frères (1960)

Rocco et ses frères - Bande annonce HD VOST

Director: Luchino Visconti Synopsis: In this Italian drama, Delon portrays Rocco, a young man from southern Italy who emigrated with his family to Milan in search of a better life. The film depicts the family struggles and tensions that arise as they try to adjust to their new life in the city. The character of Rocco, both tender and tragic, is one of Delon's most memorable roles.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Le Samoura&iuml; (1967)</h2>

Le Samouraï (1967)

Le Samourai (1967) - Version restaurée - Bande-annonce

Director: Jean-Pierre Melville Synopsis: Delon plays Jef Costello, a solitary and methodical hitman. After completing a contract, he witnesses a crime that puts him in danger. As he tries to cover his tracks, he is pursued by both the police and those who hired him. The film is a masterpiece of the noir genre, with a cold and minimalist atmosphere.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">La Piscine (1969)</h2>

La Piscine (1969)

La piscine | 4K | Bande-annonce officielle | Lumière | FR

Director: Jacques Deray Synopsis: Jean-Paul (Alain Delon) and Marianne (Romy Schneider) are a glamorous couple spending a sunny vacation in a luxurious villa with a pool in Saint-Tropez. Their tranquility is disturbed by the arrival of Harry (Maurice Ronet), a friend of Jean-Paul's, accompanied by his young daughter, P&eacute;n&eacute;lope (Jane Birkin). Harry, a former lover of Marianne, starts to provoke Jean-Paul's jealousy by openly flirting with her. Tensions rise among the four characters, and the situation escalates when Jean-Paul, driven by jealousy, commits an irreversible act.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Borsalino (1970)</h2>

Borsalino (1970)

BORSALINO - TRAILER (1970)

Director: Jacques Deray Synopsis: The story is set in Marseille in the 1930s. Roch Siffredi (Alain Delon) and Fran&ccedil;ois Capella (Jean-Paul Belmondo) are two charismatic small-time crooks who become friends after courting the same woman. Together, they decide to team up to climb the ranks of Marseille's criminal underworld. They start by taking over local petty crime before moving on to bigger business, such as racketeering, prostitution, and gambling. Their rapid rise puts them in conflict with other influential criminals and the authorities. But their excessive ambition and friendship are severely tested as the stakes become increasingly dangerous.

5 Films to Watch to Remember Alain Delon

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