Albert Simonin

Apr 18, 1905 - Feb 15, 1980 (74 years old) in Paris, France

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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Known For

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel

Chang, the Chinese (uncredited)

Burning Fuse

Albert (uncredited)

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

Credits

Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes 2002

Self (archive footage)

★ 7.5
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century 1960

Le major Simpson / Major Simpson

★ 6.2
A Bullet in the Gun Barrel 1958

Chang, the Chinese (uncredited)

★ 5.2
Burning Fuse 1957

Albert (uncredited)

★ 4.6