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.
Albert Simonin
Active - 1954 - 1972 |
Birth - Apr 18, 1905 |
Death - Feb 15, 1980 |
Genres - Comedy, Crime, Drama, Action-Adventure, Thriller
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Subgenres - Gangster Film, Heist Film, Comedy Drama, Film Noir, Musical
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