Albert Simonin
French writer (1905-1980)
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. Simonin co-authored the screenplay for the movie. After World War II, he spent five years in prison for collaboration.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1961–1966) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Counterfeiters Of Paris. | Cite Films | 98 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1963 | Any Number Can Win. | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. | 118 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1966 | The Great Spy Chase. | American International Productions | 109 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |