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Jim Thompson
Writing
Born September 27, 1906 · Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory, USA
Died April 7, 1977
Biography
James Myers Thompson (September 27, 1906 – April 7, 1977) was an American novelist and screenwriter, known for his hardboiled crime fiction. Notable works include The Grifters, After Dark, My Sweet and The Killer Inside Me From Wikipedia.
Filmography10 titles
Paths of Glory
1957Screenplay
1957Screenplay
The Killing
1956Writer
1956Writer
The Getaway
1972Novel
1972Novel
Coup de torchon
1981Novel
1981Novel
Farewell, My Lovely
1975as Mr. Grayle
1975as Mr. Grayle
The Grifters
1990Novel
1990Novel
The Killer Inside Me
2010Novel
2010Novel
The Getaway
1994Novel
1994Novel
After Dark, My Sweet
1990Novel
1990Novel
This World, Then the Fireworks
1997Short Story
1997Short Story