François Leterrier
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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 The Essence of Forms2010 · Self | Self |
 The Son of the Mekong1992 · Director | Director |
 Imogène1989 · Director | Director |
 Slices of Life1985 · Director | Director |
 The Bodyguard1984 · Director, Screenplay | Director, Screenplay |
 Quand tu seras débloqué... fais-moi signe !1981 · Director | Director |
 Rat Race1980 · Writer, Director | Writer, Director |
 Pierrot mon ami1979 · Director | Director |
 Your Turn, My Turn1978 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 Emmanuelle 31977 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 Milady1976 · Director | Director |
 Stavisky...1974 · André Malraux | André Malraux |
 Private Screening1973 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
| TThe Royal Chase1969 · Director, Screenplay | Director, Screenplay |
 A King Without Distraction1963 · Director | Director |
 Naked Autumn1961 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 A Man Escaped1956 · Fontaine | Fontaine |