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Jacques Becker

French screenwriter and film director (1906-1960).

Born September 15th, 1906 in 1st arrondissement of Paris.

Died February 21st, 1960 at 53 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (iron overload).

Occupations
actor, director, film actor, film director, screenwriter
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving