Is Jules Dassin A-List?
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No — Jules Dassin is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1947B$0.1M
Early Directing Success
Gains recognition as a film director in Hollywood.
1950C▼$0.05M-$0.05M
Hollywood Blacklist
Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, damaging his career.
1955B▲$0.5M+$0.45M
"Rififi" International Acclaim
Directs "Rififi," achieving international success in France.
1960B$1M+$0.5M
"Never on Sunday"
Directs "Never on Sunday," gaining further recognition.
1964B$2M+$1M
"Topkapi" Success
Directs "Topkapi," solidifying his European career.
1980B$3M+$1M
Continued Directing Work
Directs various films, maintaining his status.
2008B$5M+$2M
Death in Athens
Jules Dassin dies, leaving behind a notable film legacy.
2026B$5M
Enduring Film Legacy
Dassin's films continue to be studied and celebrated.
Last updated: February 24, 2026