Portrait of Pierre Petit

Pierre Petit

Bio: Pierre Camille Petit belongs to that generation of film craftsmen for whom the image was not merely a profession, but a way of inhabiting the world. Born in Seine‑et‑Marne, he entered the film industry just after the war and, from 1947 onward, signed the photography of his first features
Born: Sat, Jan 03 1920
Birthplace: Rueil-Malmaison, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Death: Mon, Sep 22 1997
Pierre Petit is 77 years old
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Poster of Mammifères marins, les maîtres des abysses
Mammifères marins, les maîtres des abysses
Pierre Petit would have been no older than 77 in Mammifères marins, les maîtres des abysses as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of 2017,  The Disaster Diaries
2017, The Disaster Diaries
Pierre Petit would have been no older than 77 in 2017, The Disaster Diaries as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2018
Poster of Angkor Rediscovered
Angkor Rediscovered
Pierre Petit would have been no older than 77 in Angkor Rediscovered as 'Aerial Camera'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Weekends of a Perverted Couple
Weekends of a Perverted Couple
Pierre Petit was 56 in Weekends of a Perverted Couple as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1976
Poster of Beyond Fear
Beyond Fear
Pierre Petit was 55 in Beyond Fear as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1975
Poster of La Brigade en folie
La Brigade en folie
Pierre Petit was 53 in La Brigade en folie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1973
Poster of Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
Pierre Petit was 51 in Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of Emma Hamilton
Emma Hamilton
Pierre Petit was 48 in Emma Hamilton as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1968
Poster of Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Pierre Petit was 48 in Birds of Prey as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Dead Run
Dead Run
Pierre Petit was 47 in Dead Run as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1967
Poster of The Saint Lies in Wait
The Saint Lies in Wait
Pierre Petit was 46 in The Saint Lies in Wait as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1966
Poster of The Other Truth
The Other Truth
Pierre Petit was 46 in The Other Truth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1966
Poster of Mission to Caracas
Mission to Caracas
Pierre Petit was 45 in Mission to Caracas as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1965
Poster of The Dirty Game
The Dirty Game
Pierre Petit was 45 in The Dirty Game as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Circus Angel
Circus Angel
Pierre Petit was 45 in Circus Angel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1965
Poster of Ivory Coast Adventure
Ivory Coast Adventure
Pierre Petit was 45 in Ivory Coast Adventure as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Champagne for Savages
Champagne for Savages
Pierre Petit was 44 in Champagne for Savages as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1964
Poster of Coplan, Agent 005
Coplan, Agent 005
Pierre Petit was 44 in Coplan, Agent 005 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1964
Poster of Death, Where Is Your Victory?
Death, Where Is Your Victory?
Pierre Petit was 44 in Death, Where Is Your Victory? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1964
Poster of Ladies First
Ladies First
Pierre Petit was 43 in Ladies First as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1963
Poster of The Iron Mask
The Iron Mask
Pierre Petit was 42 in The Iron Mask as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1962
Poster of Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin
Pierre Petit was 42 in Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1962
Poster of The Dance
The Dance
Pierre Petit was 42 in The Dance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1962
Poster of The Crumblers Are Doing Well
The Crumblers Are Doing Well
Pierre Petit was 41 in The Crumblers Are Doing Well as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1961
Poster of All the Gold in the World
All the Gold in the World
Pierre Petit was 41 in All the Gold in the World as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of Marie of the Isles
Marie of the Isles
Pierre Petit was 40 in Marie of the Isles as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1960
Poster of Tonight We Kill
Tonight We Kill
Pierre Petit was 39 in Tonight We Kill as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Night of the Hunted
The Night of the Hunted
Pierre Petit was 39 in The Night of the Hunted as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of It Only Happens to the Living
It Only Happens to the Living
Pierre Petit was 39 in It Only Happens to the Living as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1959
Poster of The Beast Is Loose
The Beast Is Loose
Pierre Petit was 39 in The Beast Is Loose as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1959
Poster of Clara and the Villains
Clara and the Villains
Pierre Petit was 38 in Clara and the Villains as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1958
Poster of The Tricyclist
The Tricyclist
Pierre Petit was 37 in The Tricyclist as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of The Wheel
The Wheel
Pierre Petit was 37 in The Wheel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1957
Poster of Escapade
Escapade
Pierre Petit was 37 in Escapade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1957
Poster of Until the Last One
Until the Last One
Pierre Petit was 37 in Until the Last One as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Poster of The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
Pierre Petit was 35 in The Aristocrats as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1955
Poster of Les Hommes en blanc
Les Hommes en blanc
Pierre Petit was 35 in Les Hommes en blanc as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 09 1955
Poster of Le Fil à la patte
Le Fil à la patte
Pierre Petit was 34 in Le Fil à la patte as 'Camera Department Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1954
Poster of The Contessa's Secret
The Contessa's Secret
Pierre Petit was 34 in The Contessa's Secret as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1954
Poster of Rasputin
Rasputin
Pierre Petit was 34 in Rasputin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 19 1954
Poster of The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
Pierre Petit was 34 in The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1954
Poster of Koenigsmark
Koenigsmark
Pierre Petit was 33 in Koenigsmark as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of The Forest of Farewell
The Forest of Farewell
Pierre Petit was 32 in The Forest of Farewell as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1952
Poster of Le Crime du Bouif
Le Crime du Bouif
Pierre Petit was 32 in Le Crime du Bouif as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1952
Poster of Green is the Mountain
Green is the Mountain
Pierre Petit was 30 in Green is the Mountain as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of The Kids Are Leading the Investigation
The Kids Are Leading the Investigation
Pierre Petit was 27 in The Kids Are Leading the Investigation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1947

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ce diable d'homme
Ce diable d'homme
Pierre Petit was 58+ in Ce diable d'homme as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 1978
Poster of Molière pour rire et pour pleurer
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer
Pierre Petit was 53+ in Molière pour rire et pour pleurer as 'Camera Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur
Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur
Pierre Petit was 51+ in Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur as 'Camera Supervisor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 23 1971
Poster of Sylvie des trois ormes
Sylvie des trois ormes
Pierre Petit was 48+ in Sylvie des trois ormes as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1968