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The Break (novel)
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Wikipedia article
'The Break' is a 1957 novel by the French writer Jos Giovanni. It is based on a real escape attempt from the La Sant Prison in 1947. It was Giovanni's debut novel. An English translation by Robin Campbell was published in 1960.
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) and Philippe Leroy. It premiered on 18 March 1960.
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Category:1957 novels
Category:French crime novels
Category:French-language novels
Category:French novels adapted into films
Category:Novels set in prison
Category:Works by Jos Giovanni
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