Biography
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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Filmography
all 33
Movies 31
Writer 22
Screenplay 4
TV Shows 2
Adaptation / Writer

A Loser (1972)
Movie
Scenario Writer / Adaptation

the famous escapes (1972)
TV
Writer / Scenario Writer

Arsène Lupin (1971)
TV
Writer

Cold Sweat (1970)
Movie
Screenplay

Pasha (1968)
Movie
Writer

Bang Bang (1967)
Movie
Writer / Adaptation

How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning (1965)
Movie
Writer

Cloportes (1965)
Movie
Writer

Male Hunt (1964)
Movie
Dialogue

Trouble Among Widows (1964)
Movie
Adaptation

Any Number Can Win (1963)
Movie
Novel / Screenplay

The Counterfeiters of Paris (1961)
Movie
Le major Simpson / Major Simpson / Adaptation

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960)
Movie
Chang, the Chinese (uncredited) / Novel / Screenplay / Dialogue

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel (1958)
Movie
Writer / Adaptation

Incognito (1958)
Movie
Dialogue

Anyone Can Kill Me (1957)
Movie
Albert (uncredited) / Writer

Burning Fuse (1957)
Movie
Adaptation

Price of Love (1955)
Movie
Novel / Dialogue / Screenplay

Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1905-04-18
Deathday1980-02-15 (74 years old)
Birth NameCharles Albert Simonin
Birth Place18th arrondissement of Paris, France
CitizenshipsFrance
AwardsPrix des Deux Magots
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