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 CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1966 The Great Spy Chase. American International Productions 109 min 35mm B&W sound
1963 Any Number Can Win. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. 118 min 35mm B&W sound
1961 The Counterfeiters Of Paris. Cite Films 98 min 35mm B&W sound