Jacques Becker (1906–1960)


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His interest in films was stimulated by a meeting with King Vidor, who offered him employment in the US as actor and assistant director. However, he remained in France and became assistant to Jean Renoir, a friend of the family, during that director's peak period (1932-39). In 1934 he ventured briefly into independent production, co-directing with ... See full bio »

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(age 53) in Paris, France

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Known For

Tunneli Writer
(1960)
(1949)
Rakastajatar Writer
(1952)
(1947)

Filmography

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 1960 Tunneli (adaptation) / (dialogue)
 1958 Elin päivästä päivään (scenario - uncredited)
 1954 Ali-Baba ja 40 rosvoa (screenplay)
 1954 Älkää koskeko (adaptation)
 1953 Hirsipuunkatu 135 (uncredited)
 1952 Rakastajatar (adaptation and dialogue) / (scenario)
 1951 Vastanaineet (scenario)
 1949 Suurkaupungin sävel (scenario, story development & dialogue)
 1947 Pariisi, ah Pariisi! (scenario and dialogue)
 1945 Hääpuku (decoupage) / (scenario and adaptation)
 1943 Goupi Mains Rouges (adaptation & dialogue)
 1935 Tête de turc (Short)
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Alternate Names:

J. de Beauker

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Françoise Fabian  (his death)  (1 child) | See more »
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Father of French director Jean Becker and French cinematographer Étienne Becker. See more »

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