Maurice Labro

Directing

Maurice Labro

Born
Died
(aged 76)
Birthplace
Courbevoie, France
Credits
26 titles

Biography

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.

Signature work

Known For

Crew credits 26

YearTitleJob
1967 Casse-tête chinois pour le judoka Film Director
1965 The Spy Who Went Into Hell Film Director, Adaptation
1964 Coplan, Agent 005 Film Director
1963 Blague dans le coin Film Director
1962 The Captive Film Director
1962 The Deadly Decoy Film Director
1962 Jusqu'à plus soif Film Director
1960 Take Me As I Am Film Director
1959 The Beast Is Loose Film Director
1957 To Catch a Spy Film Director
1957 Le colonel est de la revue Film Director
1955 We're Moving the Colonel Film Director
1955 Villa Sans-Souci Film Director
1954 Leguignon the Healer Film Director
1954 Ma petite folie Film Writer, Director
1954 J'y suis... j'y reste Film Writer, Director
1953 Saluti e baci Film Director
1953 Deux de l'escadrille Film Director
1952 Mr. Leguignon Lampiste Film Director
1951 No Vacation for Mr. Mayor Film Director
1951 The Sleepwalker Film Director
1950 The King of the Bla Bla Bla Film Director
1950 Le Tampon du capiston Film Director
1949 The Heroic Mr. Boniface Film Director
1948 Three Boys, One Girl Film Director
1947 The Kids Are Leading the Investigation Film Director, Screenplay
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