Jim Thompson
Writing
September 27, 1906 — April 7, 1977Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory, USA
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.
Known for
Writing16
movieThis World, Then the Fireworks
1997
Short Story
movieHit Me
1996
Novel
movieThe Getaway
1994
Novel
tvFallen Angels
1993
Story
movieSerie Noire
1979
Novel
movieThe Getaway
1972
Novel
moviePaths of Glory
1957
Screenplay
movieThe Killing
1956
Writer
Acting1
movieFarewell, My Lovely
1975
Mr. Grayle