Jacques Becker

Jacques Becker (French: [bɛkɛʁ]; 15 September 1906 21 February 1960) was a French film director and screenwriter. His films, made during the 1940s and 1950s, encompassed a wide variety of genres, and they were admired by some of the filmmakers who led the French New Wave movement.

Jacques Becker
Born(1906-09-15)15 September 1906
Paris, France
Died21 February 1960(1960-02-21) (aged 53)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Screenwriter
Film director
Years active1931–1960
Notable workCasque d'or
Touchez pas au grisbi
Le Trou
Spouses
Children4, including Jean and Étienne
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