
Writer
Albert Simonin
Born April 18, 1905 in Paris, France · Died February 15, 1980 (aged 74)
Albert Simonin (1905–1980) was a French novelist and scriptwriter. He was born in the La Chapelle quarter of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. His father was a florist. Albert was orphaned by the age of 16. His novel Touchez Pas au Grisbi featuring the Parisian gangster Max le Menteur was turned into a movie starring Jean Gabin that is regarded as a classic example of French film noir. Simonin co-authored the screenplay for the movie. After World War II, he spent five years in prison for collaboration.
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Wrote 12
LearningA Loser1972
Pasha1968
LearningTender Scoundrel1966
LearningCloportes1965
LearningLes baratineurs1965
LearningThe Great Spy Chase1964
LearningA Mouse with the Men1964
LearningThe Counterfeiters of Paris1961
LearningIncognito1958
LearningThe Adventures of Arsène Lupin1957
LearningSlightly Ahead1956
LearningTouchez Pas au Grisbi1954

