Albert Simonin
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.[1] 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 also wrote the script for the movie.
See also
- Candide ou l'optimisme au XXe siècle (film, 1960)
- Le Gentleman d'Epsom (1962)
References
- ↑ Paris Match No.3134 11-17 june 2009
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