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Maurice Labro
Born September 21, 1910 · Courbevoie, France
Died March 23, 1987 · aged 76
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 Li…
Known For
The Beast Is Loose · 1959The Beast Is Loose
★ 6.31959
MovieCrimeDrama
Paul Lamiani, a wizened mobster, is asked to return to duty following the disappearance of secret documents of extreme importance. It is assumed that they are in the hands of a friend of Paul. But the case becomes even more delicate when Lamiani's son is kidnapped.
The Spy Who Went Into Hell · 1965The Spy Who Went Into Hell
★ 5.61965
MovieActionMystery
CIA agent Jeff Larson is sent to investigate suspicious activities at a U.S. base located in southern Spain. He discovers the base is being heavily monitored by the KGB via hidden cameras and moles within the base, and he must find a way to ferret the traitors out whilst avoiding discovery of his investigation.
No Vacation for Mr. Mayor · 1951No Vacation for Mr. Mayor
★ 7.51951
Movie
Annie, the ward of Monsieur Joachim, a nightclub manager, has fallen in love with Philippe Lebon, a singer who could easily re-float her guardian's failing business. The trouble is that Joachim has already - and hurriedly - betrothed Annie to his business partner. To make matters worse the young lady suspects Philippe of being unfaithful. In order to thwart the wedding of Annie and his rival, Philippe hires two of his friends, the resourceful Beaudubec and Tracassin.
Coplan, Agent 005 · 1964Coplan, Agent 005
★ 5.51964
MovieAction
In a factory working for the National Defense, an employee steals a prototype. In charge of the investigation is Francis Coplan.
The Sleepwalker · 1951The Sleepwalker
★ 6.01951
MovieComedy
Victor Boniface's life is not exactly a rest cure. Just imagine: Victor is both a store detective and a ... shoplifter (only when he walks in his sleep, mind you)! And falling in love while sleepwalking is no bed of roses either, as the good-natured man simply forgets everything after waking up. Fortunately love wins the game in the end. Does that mean that life will become as easy as pie ? Certainly not: the little Bonifaces will be sleepwalkers just like their daddy!
Three Boys, One Girl · 1948Three Boys, One Girl
★ 10.01948
MovieComedyDrama
A seemingly united family is suddenly shaken by the turmoil caused by the discovery of a letter from the father. He announces his intention to divorce. The children immediately mobilize to preserve the nest, they just manage to do so. The family building will be consolidated.
The Deadly Decoy · 1962The Deadly Decoy
★ 5.31962
MovieComedyDrama
The directors of a company threatened by a railroad construction project in Africa decide to have the General Secretary of the Franco-African consortium killed. Géo Paquet, known as "Le Gorille", a DST spy, attempts to infiltrate the gang.
The Kids Are Leading the Investigation · 1947The Kids Are Leading the Investigation
★ 8.01947
MovieCrime
When Monsieur Crauqual, the supervisor, is found hanging, all wonder why this rather rich person decided to kill himself. And when a pupil is found hanging too, François and his friends decide to investigate. They are certain there is a killer within the walls of Collège François 1er and determined to prevent him from going on running wild.
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