Maurice Labro

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21 september 1910 — 23 maart 1987 (76 years)
Maurice Labro was a French film director and screenwriter active from the 1940s to the 1960s. He began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with Le Carrefour des enfants perdus (1944). Labro directed various genres, including comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Notable works include Les Aventuriers du Mékong (1958) and Le Gorille vous salue bien (1958), featuring Lino Ventura. His films are characterized by their engaging narratives and craftsmanship, contributing to mid-20th-century French cinema.

Known For

  • Het beest is losgebroken
    Het beest is losgebroken1959
  • De slaapwandelaar
    De slaapwandelaar1951
  • Monsieur Leguignon, Lampiste
    Monsieur Leguignon, Lampiste1952
  • Action immédiate
    Action immédiate1957
  • Een spion ging door de hel
    Een spion ging door de hel1965
  • The Heroic Mr. Boniface
    The Heroic Mr. Boniface1949
  • Coplan prend des risques
    Coplan prend des risques1964
  • Blague dans le coin
    Blague dans le coin1963
  • Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka
    Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka1967
  • Les canailles
    Les canailles1960