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. 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. Source: Article "Albert Simonin" from Wikipedia in english, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Filmography

Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes

Self (archive footage)

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century

Le major Simpson / Major Simpson

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel

Chang, the Chinese (uncredited)

Burning Fuse

Albert (uncredited)