
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.
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Known For | Writing |
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Most Rating | 0.01 |
Birthday | 1905-04-18 |
Place of Birth | Paris, France |
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1957

Burning Fuse
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1958

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel
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1960

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
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