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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

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A Bullet in the Gun Barrel
Chang, the Chinese (uncredited)
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Burning Fuse
Albert (uncredited)
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Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
Le major Simpson / Major Simpson

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