Maurice Clavel was born on November 10, 1920 in Frontignan, Hérault, France. He was a writer and director, known for Mina de Vanghel (1953), Swashbuckler (1971) and Cross of the Living (1962). He was previously married to Elia Loyer, Sylvia Monfort and Nina Peinado. He died on April 23, 1979 in Asquin, Yonne, France.