Missiaen, Jean-Claude

(August 17, 1939, Paris, France - )

   He worked as an effects man, projectionist, and journalist (notably for Le Nouveau Cinémonde and Les Cahiers du Cinéma) before becoming a well-known film press attaché (1967-1981). A movie buff since his childhood, he authored several books (1964 Anthony Mann, Editions Universitaires Impr. Clerc; 1966 Howard Hawks, Editions Universitaires Impr. Clerc; 1977 Jean Gabin, co-author with Jacques Siclier, Editions Henri Veyrier; 1978 Cyd Charisse: Du Ballet classique à la Comédie musicale, Editions Henri Veyrier; 1982 Cyd Charisse, Editions Henri Veyrier). Other credit (as co-screenwriter): 1991 Les Carnassiers (TV movie, Yves Boisset).

 Filmography

1982 ◘ Tir groupé (also screenwriter, co-adapter, co-dialogist)

        ◘ Ronde de Nuit (also original idea, co-screenwriter, co-dialogist)

        ◘ La Baston (also co-screenwriter, co-adapter, co-dialogist)

 Television Filmography

1991 ◘ Les Hordes (4 X 90')

1993 ◘ Renseignements Généraux (episode Goupil voit rouge)

        ◘ Une Image de trop / Picture Perfect (also co-screenwriter; France / Canada)