Nationality: French
Birthdate: 04/13/1931
Birthplace: Boulogne-sur-Seine, France
French director who eschewed the stylistic advances of the New Wave in favor of traditional technical proficiency and lightweight, commercial subject matter. Exceptions to his mostly routine output include the taut political thriller "Dossier 51" (1978) and the mildly surreal "La lectrice" (1988).
1951
First film as assistant director (to Henri Decoin)
1958
Co-directing debut (with Charles Gerard), "Une balle dans le canon"
1960
Solo directing debut (and first collaboration with scenarist Nina Companeez), "Ce soir ou jamais"
