Maurice Labro

Director, Writer

September 21, 1910 — March 23, 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

  • The Beast Is Loose
    The Beast Is Loose1959
  • The Sleepwalker
    The Sleepwalker1951
  • Mr. Leguignon Lampiste
    Mr. Leguignon Lampiste1952
  • To Catch a Spy
    To Catch a Spy1957
  • The Spy Who Went Into Hell
    The Spy Who Went Into Hell1965
  • The Heroic Mr. Boniface
    The Heroic Mr. Boniface1949
  • Coplan, Agent 005
    Coplan, Agent 0051964
  • Blague dans le coin
    Blague dans le coin1963
  • Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka
    Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka1967
  • Take Me As I Am
    Take Me As I Am1960