The Style and Movies of Alain Delon (RIP)

[@alexeipatsev7086]

I saw him in life in 1979. He was more handsome in reality than on the screen. Simply gorgeous. The titan of the world cinema. The icon of the European movies and for millon of people around the world.. A lonely man who devoted his life to the cinema .

[@robertbullock9554]

Of course he was lonely...he had so much going. People alienate those like him....but not dorks. They get everything b/c they are not a threat to egos.

[@anne-no2ic]

complex man At 89 I was born in 1935 like him. Difficult times.

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Curiously, he never became an icon in America. Hollywood tried, but the public response was indifference. Back to France. Belmundo was the style icon for men. Considered ugly then, today he would be top of the Hotties List because of his on-screen sexuality. Also, off-screen. He never lost it. American Jean Seaburg helped get the balls rolling. It was a pretty sight. Together, they made cinema history. Best of the New Wave.

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Alain Delon? Lonely? Alain Delon? A threat? Alain Delon....the hometown hero? Really? Who would have thought it?

[@kathylarson8876]

​@@JackMason-oq8lfI read that it was he wasn't adept at english, he started to learn but was offered a movie in France and from there 😊

[@suzimajor9532]

This man was STUNNING..EASILY one of the best looking actors in movie history.

[@himanshukafirmisra]

He was one of the most handsome & masculine actor on the planet that France gave.

[@Krynia245]

Niech popatrzą młodzi mężczyźni,jak można epatować klasą i ubiorem.Bez żadnych wisiorów, branzoletek,obcisłych spodni... To jak się ubierał,niech będzie przykładem dla mężczyzn żeby rzeczywiście tym mężczyznom być.WIELKI SZYK ,URODA I ELEGANCJA.Niech Pan Bóg przyjmie go do swojej światłości 🎉❤

[@kvetastepankova5546]

Alain Delon byl v každé situaci etalonem krásy,elegance,galantnosti, přirozenosti a šarmu, neznám nikoho jemu podobného 👍👏.

[@maliksaichi-zb9fc]

Totalement de cet avis ..

[@nandakishor.r.r7386]

I admired him since i was 15 year old.He shown what a real gentleman is.(From an young admirer of his). I will miss you Monsieur. Alain Delon.

[@alexo2675]

Thank goodness this man grew up before the age of gyms and clinics. No one comes close to his near perfect natural beauty

[@plumeria66]

I agree! I don’t like how men look now, buffed up with a big beard, often bald or with a ponytail. And covered with tattoos. Clothes don’t look good on them.

[@judylahz5099]

Ari Boulogne was so much more beautiful 😢

[@blackcat2628zd]

He quite liked the gym. Delon practised various martial arts, boxing, yoga....that's why he had a great body his whole life.

[@youtubeur]

@@plumeria66 are you aware of the fact that men used to look exactly like that 100 years ago lmao

[@plumeria66]

@@youtubeur There weren’t gyms back then, silly. Check out old photos. They were slim.

[@sofianiculae9857]

R.I.P,beautiful ,stylish man ,actor. Unique!❤❤❤

[@philipwong9697]

So sad. Such a great actor. A iconic figure in the movie industry. An end of a era

[@williamkazak469]

Such a very handsome man.

[@TheMammalu]

The magnificent Alain Delon left us a treasure trove of great performances, his films number upwards of 100. He is as mesmerizing to watch in his lesser known films as his iconic ones. He played the good guy or the bad equally convincingly. There are so many things to rave about him as an actor and certainly as a style icon. He’ll undoubtedly be long remembered as perhaps the most handsome man in cinema history. Beauty for the ages.

[@mirianscott7669]

I have never seen anyone more beautiful in a movie in my life.. in any century

[@montseportugal5118]

Siii. Guapo, elegante y limpísimo 😊👍👍

[@trapstercorpse2122]

One of the greatest, inspirational and my favourite actor of all time. I wish i could meet him and take a picture together. May your soul rest in peace and paradise Sir Alain Delon 💐

[@blackcat2628zd]

Probably you should be happy you don't have the photo. Everybody having photo with Alain Delon is depressed 😁

[@trapstercorpse2122]

@@blackcat2628zd I see 🥲

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

Alain Delon,we love you and miss you!❤❤❤ The world lost the most beautiful ,stunning,stylish, gorgeous,sexy, and talented movie star! You are such an inspiration ,and it is a pleasure to watch your movies! RIP the most gorgeous mam in the world!! We love you and always will!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cristinaolavarria]

The most beautiful man in the world. Loved his movies and the way he defended the animals. R.I.P. Cher Alain❤❤❤

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

The most gorgeous man in the world!❤❤❤❤

[@alexanderpetersen9853]

What I always admired about Delon was this mix between a classic and very stylish gentleman in his own unique way ,and at the same time a a very intelligent though guy. A man who was not afraid of riding on a horse,sailing or shooting a gun. He had very much a calmness which made hem mystical in a way. As a sort of personality where you know he is hiding something up his sleeve which makes him daring and appealing.

[@blackcat2628zd]

Delon was unique and absolutely exceptional in most things. Riding a horse and shooting a gun is mandatory for every actor though.

[@santoscopywriting4130]

RIP to te legend. Lived like a legend

[@rjcarter2904]

He was an exceptionally handsome man.

[@mirianscott7669]

the most!

[@finnev]

Alain Delon was a superstar in Europe long before I knew there was a word for it. The handsomest actor ever!

[@EvilChadXbox]

Mr. Delon, they broke the mold when you were made! Rest well sir.

[@Gent.Z]

He certainly did break the mold. Thank you for sharing your tribute James

[@Benfrancom14]

La piscine is one of my fav movies of all time. I will always like the art of Alain Delon and in my mind, the most iconic actor of all time.

[@robertalexanderho5268]

Le Samurai and L’Eclipse showed his style …. Simple and elegant ….

[@annabellecork8487]

RIP Alain Delon was one of a kind the most handsome man in the world . He will always be remembered ❤

[@yugowolf5811]

Delon's existence has itself taught me a lot of things (being a male) which I had never learnt from my parents; the education system as well as the grown adult society. Although our honourable Sir had been summoned back to the fountain already, we (as our Maestro's followers) will contnue to stride proudly in our lives while remembering him dearly 🥹 All I would say is: "Thanks a lot for saving me, Maestro!" ❤

[@heekyungkim8147]

My first crush when i was 10 years old…. Dangerously beautiful yet looking mysterious.

[@ThiagoPostiglione]

Delon was no saint, yet it is an inspiration to think of the way he had overcome all the bad things of their childhood. Proving that it doesn't matter where you come from, everybody can be a gentleman. I remember the feelings I had when I've watched Plein Soleil the first time, the magnetism that he had make me see him as my number one inspiration.

[@hellper198]

Saints are quite an overrated source of inspiration.

[@SanatanSena11]

People just need a reason to hate on someone

[@arko9151]

There's valid reasons for criticism agaainst Delon ​@@SanatanSena11

[@nikolayamhof7489]

@@arko9151that is?

[@jakecavendish3470]

He beat women

[@cristinelgheorghiu5294]

Respect for bringing an homage to the one and only Alain Delon. He was not saint, but we all have our sins, isn't it? Alain Delon in Europe was what Steve Mc Queen was in America, a star and a fashion icon, a true inspiration for all men's around the world, fashion changes all the time but style and class remain forever! RiP maetre AD!

[@sammajor2075]

💯 🎯.

[@kma3187]

So well said! Problem with most people is they often tend to be lenient to their own self but harsh on others!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Can't compare Steve Mcqueen to Delon.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@kma3187 So very true. Delon was excoriated in his life.

[@markp8686]

The saddest thing about an icon, a true star n legend leaving this world, is that it reminds us all the good things n makes us sad at the same time that the cinema is leaving with him n will most likely never be like that again.

[@swordsman3951]

Thank you Gent Z for your tribute to a great actor. Delon was and still remains one of my favourite actors. I grew up watching his movies. Always admired his sartorial elegance and his mesmerizing good looks. Im sure he had his flaws, like we all do, but i'm more interested in his onscreen persona. For me, the movie that stands out is Two Men in Town among other great movies. Somehow it impressed me most. To me he was an epitomy of coolness and chivalry with a touch of sadness. He definitely made a dent in the universe, RIP Alain Delon.

[@Gent.Z]

I am privileged that I get to pay tribute to this great actor and collect tributes to him from men around the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@wojciechplisiecki8058]

I discovered Delon and his movies very recently. They were amazing and I immiedately loved them. It's a shame that I could dream of meeting the legend himself for just a very short period of time.

[@HeatherDaynever]

Quite the handsome man and incredibly talented and indeed stylish. 😊

[@knightowl7]

He was hardly obscure ..he was and will always be an icon of cinema

[@bloguerista]

Excellent tribute. Would've never thought of Delon as obscure; for instance, one of my high school classmates in Puerto Rico learned French so she could understand his films. This week I'm having a mini film festival, started with the very stylish Le Samouraï

[@yuliafrik2474]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@raul.garcia5]

rest in peace delon

[@Gent.Z]

Rest in peace indeed

[@BST-wl4qs]

I want to say that Alain is one my all time role models and favorite actors, I am 20 and was truly impressed with his way charisma and versatility. I look at him as an example of what a proper traditional good looking man should be. I will always be thankful for his inspiration and am deeply saddened of his loss. He will live on forever in the hearts and minds of many generations and to generations to come. Rest in Peace Alain Delon.

[@cocoacrispy7802]

Delon in "Purple Noon" ("Plein Soleil"), a revelation to this middle-western youth. His looks, of course, but also his self-aware energy, his affect on others and how he was not afraid to make use of that for his own ends.

[@delazzuro]

Alain Delon a true style icon and a real King of cool..R.I.P

[@btudor_06]

He will always be one of the biggest inspirations for young gentlemen, including me. Rest in peace !

[@JosephineRaffaele-j2x]

I’ll always love you…..oh, how I wish we had met. You were so special ❤❤❤❤❤ Jo

[@thaiisaanadventure2023]

I met him twice in Paris, I will always remember his smile. Alain was misunderstood, a man with a wild spirit. With Jean-Paul Belmondo, a generation has just passed away. Real men have just disappeared with him. RIP Alain Delon.

[@brucebagheri8155]

Merci pour votre vidéo， très touchante.

[@jjjacob4193]

Alain Delon's beauty is timeless. Love his simple yet elegant outfits through his movies. RIP Monsieur Delon

[@aightimmaheadout3573]

he will be missed ❤ classics icon

[@TheNickt1]

I think what also helped was that men's fashion in the '60's was, for the main stream, so classy. So, being handsome and dressing in classic menswear would elevate him even more. I see it now when I'm out, if you wear trousers, shirt and a sports jacket you're way ahead of your contemporaries and you 'appear' to be more handsome. This is not to take anything away from Alain Delon as he was a truly handsome man.

[@anotherblonde]

His genes live on; his son Anthony Delon has made a couple of notable movies. Frenchman's Creek is my fav. As a Boomer I got to see Alain Delon's movies on a black and white TV back in the day with substitles. He made Le Choc with Catherine Deneuve, who is one of the very last French icons from those days still alive. One of Alain's last quotes is memorable "everything is false and only money counts. I will leave this world without regret". RIP

[@dlambert6139]

The film Rocco and His Brothers with Alain Delon is well worth seeing. Delon plays a boxer, which is ironic because of his unusually handsome face, which boxers are not known for (at least not for maintaining.) I found the film memorable and admirable. Thank you for this interesting tribute to him.

[@kathrynj.hernandez8425]

And he was a boxer in real life and also a successufl boxing promotor for among others, champion Carlos Monzon

[@BeigeAdjacent]

Well done! As a huge fan, I appreciate this overview very much and am forwarding to my guy friends.

[@Caleb445x]

I’ll admit I have not heard of Alain Delon until now, but him and his movies seem fascinating. I will definitely have to check them out. Thank you for introducing me to him.

[@Gent.Z]

It's my pleasure. I think you will enjoy exploring his style and movies.

[@omi685]

He was very loved in many, many countries around the world. He was one of the most famous actors of the 20th century.

[@Methne555]

@@omi685I am shocked at anyone saying that they have never heard of him. He is/was a huge global star.

[@1989jedinight]

Maybe these are kids that have never heard of him. ​@@Methne555

[@AttackTheGasStation1]

How is it possible ? Delon and Bardot were the only global stars who reached the pinnacle of fame without Hollywood.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Great tribute to Delon. Thank you for also including the controversies. I always like that picture of him with Mick Jagger. Mick Jagger looks like a goof sitting next to the stylish Delon.

[@vipeton.8927]

Jagger was great rock star but never had very particular style. It was pretty blatant and generic.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Charlie Watts the drummer for the Rolling stones had great style.

[@vipeton.8927]

@@ronaldpoppe3774 yes, indeed.

[@Gent.Z]

Haha, I always thought that photo was hilarious too. It goes to show that classic style and sophistication beats even God-like rockstar status

[@sammajor2075]

​@@Gent.Z 💯 🎯.

[@MrMelonMan96]

That picture with him, Mick Jagger and his GF is cold. The original Mr Steal Your Girl

[@Nick.Brough]

I've seen that picture on social media a lot since his passing. Jagger looks so uncomfortable.

[@MrMelonMan96]

@@Nick.Brough I remember seeing it a couple years ago in a looksmaxxing group (if you don’t know what that is that’s a good thing) but had no idea who Alain was at the time.

[@omi685]

They were pictured together at a meeting with the director of the movie called "The Girl on the Motorcycle." Alain Delon and Marianne Faithfull starred together in it as the main characters. They already knew each other and worked together in the past, nothing beyond that happened. Mick was also pictured enjoying the evening, he and Alain had a long conversation.

[@sammajor2075]

The Talented Mr. Delon. As a young man,kept reinventing himself,until all the doors opened.

[@Gent.Z]

Do you have a favorite movie of his, Sam?

[@sammajor2075]

​​@@Gent.Z "Purple Noon". Going to watch it again to commemorate his passing. "Le Samourai" is a close second. .

[@bloguerista]

​@sammajor2075 Any gentleman can wear his classic clothes in Le Samouraï today and look perfect

[@eleniattard2509]

RIP Dear Alain you will be missed terribly ❤

[@griselportilla7660]

I love all the movies I had seen, specially Zorro and The Samurai. I spent a whole day in the theater watching Zorro with my brother, and I have the movie to binge from time to time.

[@oldlove2559]

Once in a life time beauty. His smile with those blue eyes and dark hair..... Wow could not stop looking at him. French men are not known for their beauty but he was for most of his life. Great actor. I was mesmorize with his look from early youth in the 60s and 70s, tried to follow his gosspip news from french match magazine.He had such a sad private life. He wanted peace, privacy in his life. As he once said he was born to be successful but not happy. I admire his support of animal. Yes, he was right to say that only animal give you unconditional love. Rest in peace ,forever handsome Alain Delon. Thank you for the memories.

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

Thank you for sharing such an amazing video!❤❤❤

[@lotto88lot]

Thanks for introducing him.🙏🙏🙏

[@lyudmilaaksan2232]

He was a handsome man. And I admire his stand with Ukraine. I will miss him.

[@ANtroposo524]

Alain Delon, King of france, masculine icon, hall of fame of french cinema, He is the Lone Wolf

[@omi685]

He was very famous back in the day, especially in Europe. Also, in Asia, South America, and Africa. He never became very popular in the US because he refused Hollywood through. An entire era dies with him.

[@Neiri-qg2wk]

He didn’t become famous in the US because he couldn’t learn English well enough to star in movies over here.

[@omi685]

@@Neiri-qg2wk He starred in quite a few English spoken movies, actually. The Hollywood directors really wanted him, but he refused them in favour of Europe.

[@kevinbuckley7705]

@@omi685 Mostly the problem in Hollywood was that they did not know what to do with him. There was simply nothing worthwhile being offered.

[@omi685]

@@kevinbuckley7705 Alain Delon was highly sought after in Hollywood, with notable figures like David O. Selznick, known for Gone with the Wind, and directors like Howard Hawks, famous for Scarface and Bringing Up Baby, expressing interest in casting him. MGM pursued him in the 1960s, hoping to leverage his European appeal, while Columbia Pictures offered lucrative contracts for leading roles in American films. His collaborations with Luchino Visconti, known for The Leopard and Death in Venice, further enhanced his international profile. However, Delon preferred the artistic freedom of European cinema and was selective about his roles, which ultimately added to his mystique and desirability in Hollywood without fully committing to the American film industry.

[@Eduardomontell1013]

Sin duda un hombre con personalidad y presencia arrolladora! , Olviden galanes de Hollywood, sin comparación, AHORA descansa con los perros que tanto amó, lo cruzarán el puente a la eternidad ! Lo espera su gran amigo, Jean -Paul Belmondo, Hasta pronto Alain!

[@doctornov7]

“The women were all obsessed with me. From when I was 18 till when I was 50." He chooses to omit the fact that he was the object of desire for as many men as women. He first became aware of this when a friend took him to Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the mid-Fifties, to meet the literati among the iconic Parisian cafés De Flore and Les Deux Magots. "I realised that everyone was looking at me. Women became my motivation. I owe them everything. They were the ones who inspired me to look better than anyone else, to stand stronger and taller than anyone else, and to see it in their eyes." - Alain Delon (from a GQ article)

[@kathrynj.hernandez8425]

Bravo! You shared the quote and the incident correctly.

[@robertfong-mow7235]

One of the handsomest men to grace cinema. He had sex appeal, charisma etc.Delon could play the so cled bad guy as in Plein Soleil, Red Sun, Scorpio etc. and make you vouch for him. Whether his looks had something to do with it he made the bad guy appealing. Rip Monsieur Delon.

[@kevin23kg6]

Alain delon has inspired me to take care of my appearance my hair my skin and style truely one of the greats

[@sheilabloom6735]

i have loved him since the first time I saw him in Purple Noon. He is Ripley. No other actor compares to his portrayal. And in Frank Riva, a French series, he is as gripping as ever and still handsome. so now to rewatch this great actor. R.I.P.

[@NoliesMusicChannel]

Wonderfull video and rip Alain Delon. I just watched for the first time one of his movie, Rocco and his brothers, a 3 hours movie! Anyway Gent z, that tie is something from another planet....it is gorgeous! One day not soo far i will dress like that. Amazing style and amazing job with your channel, proud of you :)

[@teenoso4069]

The album cover of The Queen Is Dead (1986) by the Smiths is my first memory of Alain Delon. Pre internet, the mystery lingered

[@joanredshaw-w7u]

Wish to have met him but with passing of time dreams r.i.p long sleep ❤😢x

[@isabelchacon9721]

Handsome, talented, masculine... a womanizer and unfaithful...but he liked and protected animals...that changes everything... Thank you for such a nice video! ❤ from Chile

[@MB-vu3ow]

He had tremendous love for animals, which he demonstrated throughout his adult life.

[@sammajor2075]

James,you are so good at these biographies. The visuals are perfect. You're fair and balanced in your critiques. And always respectful in your tone. I know you have a backlog of requests. Mine are: Adam Driver, Keannu Reeves, and Idris Elba. Like Mr. Delon,they combine talent,suave urbaninity,and dangerousness,in a masculine package.

[@Gent.Z]

@@sammajor2075 thank you. These are excellent suggestions. Overall, my audience on KZbin does not seem to have a huge appetite for these types of videos, otherwise I would make them more often

[@Scum8ag]

@@Gent.ZI support this wholeheartedly! You are a good presenter but the biographies are the real treat for me. Your passion and love for these men and their achievements as well as iconic style really shines through!

[@RLPGRIM]

Let’s gooo, love seeing timeless fashion

[@Gent.Z]

Delon certainly is an excellent example of eternal style.

[@Sayoon0]

Handsome talking about handsome🌚🤍

[@talent103]

I never heard of him till today. Thanks for the introduction and I look forward to watching the movies you recommended

[@davidwilliams1060]

I’ve been a casual fan of his for years, doing my best watch any of his work that shows up on cable (e.g., TCM). Stayed up very late last week to see him with Jean Paul Belmondo. It’s always a challenge since, to quote a Lou Reed song, new wave French cinema just drives me insane. Thanks for posting.

[@Intrinseque52]

He wasn't a part of the Nouvelle Vague movement.

[@ImaneBou30]

He actually spoke pretty good English even in his beginning!! Plus really good Italian.

[@opencurtin]

Ive never seen a movie of his I need to watch more classic french cinema .

[@kletts42]

I should try some of these movies. Thanks.

[@alex324ization]

Le Samouraï" inspired "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai," "Drive," and so many other films. Madonna dedicated a song to Alain Delon called "Beautiful Killer," and you should also watch "The Sicilian Clan," featuring two giants of French cinema, Jean Gabin and Lino Ventura. Thank you for your tribute to Alain Delon, who will become as legendary as James Dean.

[@uba_id16]

RIP LEGEND ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nomo4u886]

A style icon for sure

[@himanshuchauhan5712]

Om Shanti Shanti Alain delon 🙏❤️

[@nickgodsall1601]

I have looked into a lot of Alains interviews since his death along with interviews from Anthony and Fabien. What made Alain the way he was perhaps comes down to the fact he never bought in to the Holywood dream and looking back to the 1960's he could have been tempted by the financial rewards and fame. With James Dean gone imagine what he could have done? But he stayed in France and for Delon fans Dieu merci. He became a myth and gave so much to French/Italian cinema. Truly unique and complicated he is missed. Au revoir Alain

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

Controversial men always make the best style icons, prove me wrong!

[@Gent.Z]

Few men are saints!

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

@@nomadismileseeker6611 Donald Trump.

[@MB-vu3ow]

Excellent commentary.

[@palindrome06]

He was truly charming that’s for sure

[@ФАКДЕМОКРАТ]

One of the most beautiful men ever! Brad Pitt or other hollyweird clowns don’t come near to this man’s beauty. One name comes to mind who reminds me of Alain is James Dean.

[@darinkapraznik4350]

RIP

[@frederiqueeisenbach2040]

In addition to his good look he was sensitive,intelligent and very articulate.

[@kangxing100]

He spoke English perfectly

[@tzed4510]

Merci pour la France. Thank you men.

[@qisyaizzia5045]

He is my idol...RIP Sir. ❤❤❤

[@indi3066]

Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Mr.Delon. I'd like to recommend one more movie where he played alongside Jean Gabin. Deux Hommes dans la Ville. (Two Men in the City)

[@katdiesler345]

There are interviews in English with Delon in which he speaks English quite fluently, far more fluently than I have ever heard an American speak French

[@benning7bass]

I started a classic movie club with some friends a few years ago; we view and appreciate movies made before 1969. I'm going definitely going to add Pleín Soleîl and Le Samouraï to the watch list!

[@Gent.Z]

I think they will enjoy them very much Mr Benning ;)

[@markgoestofrankfurt]

Where on earth did you get the idea AD did not speak English ? Not only did he speak it - Italian too - he spoke English fluently..he was contracted to Hollywood, but he had the option of the 'second Hollywood', 60s and 70s French and Italian cinema

[@sergiomontesdeoca5955]

Wow no saint indeed! Didnt know about this, makes his figure evermoreso intriguing

[@Gent.Z]

There is certainly a lot of mystery surrounding Delon's life

[@tinushparta8535]

People of Iran loved him

[@funkyfloods]

He spoke perfect english and was famous worldwide

[@LHRSSA]

Great video

[@theobeutel]

I strongly recommend another 2 movies. First of all Il Gatopardo by Visconti, he plays a 19th century sicilian aristocrat and hus style is great. Algo i suggest you watching Le cercle rouge by JP Melville, masterpiece similar to Le samouraï

[@donaldball6671]

Delon's Zorro movie was the best one I've ever seen.

[@Gent.Z]

Ah yes, from 1975

[@jbqu3142]

La tulipe noire was fun too with Delon playing two characters.

[@sammajor2075]

Wow. How did I forget about Zorro??? As a little kid I used to sing the "Zorro is back" song while pretending to be him.

[@onceuponatimeinamovie3577]

Im glad you talked about the “controversy” part 😉 - Lukas