François Leterrier
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 26, 1929
- Died
- December 4, 2020
- Birthplace
- Margny-lès-Compiègne, Oise, Picardie, France
François Leterrier (26 May 1929 – 4 December 2020) was a French film director and actor. He entered the film industry when he was cast in Robert Bresson 's film A Man Escaped . After this he went on to become a director himself. François Leterrier studied at the University of Paris where he took a degree in philosophy. During his student years he frequently attended the university's film club. He did his military service in Morocco, where he was discovered by the film director Robert Bresson , known for casting unknowns, who gave him the leading role in the 1956 film A Man Escaped . After this, Leterrier was able to work as an assistant director for Louis Malle , Etienne Périer and Yves Allégret . His first film as director was Les Mauvais Coups from 1961, based on a novel by Roger Vailland . He also went on to adapt works by Jean Giono , Paul Morand and Raymond Queneau. François's son Louis is a film director notable for his action and blockbuster films such as the first two Transporter films, The Incredible Hulk , Clash of the Titans and Now You See Me.
Filmography
The Essence of Forms 2010
as Self
The Son of the Mekong 1992
Director
Imogène 1989
Director
Slices of Life 1985
Director
The Bodyguard 1984
Director, Screenplay
Quand tu seras débloqué... fais-moi signe ! 1981
Director, Scenario Writer
Rat Race 1980
Writer, Director, Dialogue
Pierrot mon ami 1979
Director
Your Turn, My Turn 1978
Director, Writer
Emmanuelle 3 1977
Director, Writer
Milady 1976
Director
Stavisky... 1974
as André Malraux
Private Screening 1973
Director, Writer
- The Royal Chase
The Royal Chase 1969
Director, Screenplay
A King Without Distraction 1963
Director
Naked Autumn 1961
Director, Writer
Bobosse 1959
First Assistant Director
Provincial Chronicle 1958
Assistant Director
Elevator to the Gallows 1958
Second Assistant Director
A Man Escaped 1956
as Fontaine
Credits from TMDB.