The Break (Giovanni novel)
1957 novel by José Giovanni
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The Break (French: Le Trou) is a 1957 novel by the French writer and Nazi collaborator[1] José Giovanni. It is based on a real escape attempt from the La Santé Prison in 1947. It was Giovanni's debut novel. An English translation by Robin Campbell was published in 1960.[2]
| Author | José Giovanni |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Trou |
| Translator | Robin Campbell |
| Language | French |
| Publisher | Éditions Gallimard |
| Publication date | 1957 |
| Publication place | France |
Published in English | 1960 |
| Pages | 236 |
Adaptation
The book was adapted by Jacques Becker into the film The Hole. The film starred Michel Constantin, Jean Keraudy (an ex-convict who performed as a character based on himself[3]) and Philippe Leroy. It premiered on 18 March 1960.[4]
