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Ralph Habib

1912 – 1969

French film director of Lebanese origin

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Lived 1912 – 1969 (aged 56). Ralph Habib was a French film director, screenwriter and director.

Ralph Habib (Paris, 29 June 1912 – Paris, 27 June 1969) was a French film director of Lebanese origin. He started his film career with Pathé. He later worked as assistant director notably Jean Dréville and Jean-Paul Le Chanois before directing his own films.

Filmography 1951 : Rue des Saussaies 1952 : The Forest of Farewell 1953 : Les Compagnes de la nuit 1954 : La Rage au corps (English title Tempest in the Flesh) 1954 : The Bed 1954 : Crainquebille 1955 : Men in White 1956 : La Loi des rues (English title Law of the Streets) 1956 : Women's Club 1957 : Escapade 1959 : The Black Chapel based on the novel Die schwarze Kapelle by Olaf Herfeldt French title - R.P.Z. appelle Berlin German title - Geheimaktion schwarze Kapelle Italian title - I sicari di Hitler 1960 : The Nabob Affair 1966 : The Lonely Man Attacks 1967 : Hotel Clausewitz

Joint film with Lee Robinson 1958 : The Stowaway (English version) / Le Passager clandestin (French version)

Joint film with Gérard Sire 1967-1968 : Un taxi dans les nuages

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Who was Ralph Habib?

French film director of Lebanese origin (1912–1969)

When was Ralph Habib born?

Ralph Habib was born on 29 June 1912 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Ralph Habib die?

Ralph Habib died on 27 June 1969 in Paris.

What was Ralph Habib's occupation?

Ralph Habib was a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was Ralph Habib?

Ralph Habib was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Habib

· Wikidata: Q2129634

· DBpedia: Ralph Habib

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