François Leterrier

Biography

François Leterrier was a French film director and actor whose career began when he was cast in Robert Bresson's 1956 film A Man Escaped. He later became an assistant to notable directors Louis Malle, Etienne Périer, and Yves Allégret before directing his debut film, Les Mauvais Coups, in 1961. François Leterrier also adapted works by Jean Giono and others. His son Louis is a prominent action filmmaker.