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Serge Nubret
1938-
Updated 12/27/2007 with more films available on DVD.
biography
Born in Guadaloupe in October 1938 (some sources cite 1939 as his date of birth), Serge Nubret moved to Paris in the 1950s and took up bodybuilding. Nubret has won the titles Mr. Europe (1966), Mr. Universe (1976), and Mr. World (1977). He also came in third place in the 1973 Mr. Olympia competition and came in second in 1975, bested only by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In addition, Nubret was once the Europe Director of IFBB. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Serge Nubret also acted in several films in the 1960s.
LEFT: Steve Reeves presents Serge Nubret with the Mr. World trophy in 1977. CENTER A: From 1975. CENTER B: Late 1970s. RIGHT: From 1964 (thanks to Nathalie Manier)
LEFT and CENTER A: Early 1980s photos. CENTER B: Nubret on the January 1962 cover of Muscle Builder. RIGHT: On the cover of the April 1980 issue of Muscle Digest
the films of serge nubret
Nubret, along with Giuliano Gemma, starred in the 1961 film The Titans. When the film was released by United Artists in the U.S. in 1963, the title was changed to My Son, the Hero; the American distributor dubbed this film to make it into a comedy, in a manner similar to Woody Allen's What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966). Nubret was also in a few spy thrillers, such as Adventures in Bangkok (1965).
The Titans (1961)
LEFT: Nubret and Giuliano Gemma in a photo from The Titans. CENTER: Collage with Nubret and Giuliano Gemma. RIGHT: Again from the film (thanks to Nathalie Manier)
Steve White sent some information regarding the above photos from Nubret's most popular film: It's from a deliciously awful Italian fusto film released in 1963, My Son, the Hero, directed by Duccio Tessari. Serge plays a captive who wrestles with Gemma and, later, is about to be brutally executed by the evil emperor by being spreadeagled and having a spiked log pulled by horses rolled over him. Peter Vlachoutsakos also has info on this film: The man wrestling with [Nubret] is none other than Giuliano Gemma himself in a more blond version..in his first (I think) starring role. Before the fight, Gemma puts too much oil on his body so he can beat Nubret. Afterward, they become friends to fight the "bads" to victory. The film starts to be a serious story but in the progress turns into a very nice sword and sandal comedy.
13 Days To Die [DVD](1963) DVD
When a prince in Thailand discovers that he's being blackmailed and has been targeted for murder, a group of super secret-agents are called on to investigate. It seems that a criminal organization is behind the threats and their leader will stop at nothing to carry out his scheme. Thomas Alder, Horst Frank and Peter Carsten star. AKA: "The Curse of the Black Ruby." Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
The Tyrant Of Lydia Against The Son Of Hercules [DVD](1963) DVD
Hercules' bulging baby boy journeys to the valley of the Hermus river and tattoos the evil king of Lydia with his bare fists. Muscleman Gordon Scott and Massimo Serato star in this mythic Italian adventure. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
Cesar And Rosalie [DVD](1972) DVD
Yves Montand, Romy Schneider and Sami Frey are the corners in a very offbeat love triangle in director Claude Sautet's breezy comedy about a divorced mother and the ardent suitors who team up to win her love. A young Isabelle Huppert co-stars. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailers; filmographies.
Pumping Iron: 25th Anniversary Special Edition [DVD](1977) DVD
An award-winning look at the world of professional bodybuilders, this insightful and entertaining documentary follows the preparations for and staging of a world championship competition, whose participants include Arnold Schwarzenegger (in his star-making appearance), Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu; co-directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore. 102 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; "making of" documentary; outtakes; interview; biography.
Le Professionnel [DVD](1981) DVD
Intense espionage yarn with slick Jean-Paul Belmondo as a French spy assigned to assassinate an African dictator. After arriving in Africa, the political climate shifts, and he's put in prison, as the country fears he will carry out his assignment. After two years behind bars, Belmondo escapes and desperately seeks revenge. Michel Beaune and Robert Hossein also star in this expertly crafted thriller with a memorable Ennio Morricone score. 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital mono, English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
filmography
This listing is incomplete:
FILM
Le Professionnel (1981) with Jean-Paul Belmondo
Pumping Iron (1977) with Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger
César and Rosalie (1972) with Yves Montand and Romy Schneider
Seven Red Berets (aka Congo Hell and Seven Dirty Devils) (1968) with Ivan Rassimov, Kirk Morris, and Priscilla Drake
Adventures in Bangkok (1965)
13 Days to Die (aka Der Fluch des schwarzen Rubins) (1963) with Thomas Alder and Horst Frank
The Tyrant of Lydia Vs. the Son of Hercules (1963), with Gordon Scott and Ombretta Colli
My Son, the Hero (aka The Titans) (1961) with Giuliano Gemma
TELEVISION
Salle N°8, a 1967-1968 French television series of which 65 episodes were made.
Petit déjeuner compris, a 1980 French mini-series
serge nubret links
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