Known for Directing
Born
January 21, 1917
Died
November 29, 1978 (age 61)
Birthplace
Bowdon, Georgia, USA
Filmography
22 films


Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 · 2h 17m
country: United Kingdom
After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.


Black Sunday
1977 · 2h 23m
country: United States
An Israeli anti-terrorist agent must stop a disgruntled Vietnam vet cooperating in a Black September PLO plot to commit a terrorist attack at the Super Bowl.


Jaws
1975 · 2h 4m
country: United States
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.


The Great Waldo Pepper
1975 · 1h 48m
country: United States
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.


Nightmare Honeymoon
1974 · 1h 35m
country: United States
A newlywed couple seek revenge after narrowly surviving a savage attack in rural Louisiana.


The Sting
1973 · 2h 9m
country: United States
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.


Prime Cut
1972 · 1h 28m
country: United States
A group of ruthless Chicago mob enforcers are sent to Kansas City to settle things with the owner of a slaughterhouse who has taken money that is not his to keep.


Slaughterhouse-Five
1972 · 1h 40m
country: United States
Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so that he is able to travel, without being able to help it, from the days of his childhood to those of his peculiar life on a distant planet called Tralfamadore, passing through his bitter experience as a prisoner of war in the German city of Dresden, over which looms the inevitable shadow of an unspeakable tragedy.


Big Jake
1971 · 1h 50m
country: United States
An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.


A Man Called Horse
1970 · 1h 54m
country: Mexico
In 1825, English peer Lord John Morgan is cast adrift in the American West. Captured by Sioux Indians, Morgan is at first targeted for quick extinction, but the tribesmen sense that he is worthy of survival. He eventually passes the many necessary tests that will permit him to become a member of the tribe.


Sam Whiskey
1969 · 1h 36m
country: United States
A widow hires an ex-gambler to retrieve gold bars from a sunken river boat in Colorado and discreetly return them to the Federal Mint, from where they had been stolen by her dead husband.


Charro!
1969 · 1h 38m
country: United States
Vince Hackett's gang steals a prized victory canon from Mexico and blames the deed on ex-member Jess Wade, who wants to go straight.


Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
1968 · 1h 33m
country: United States
Mother Superior of St. Francis Academy is challenged by a modern young nun when they take the girls on a bus trip across the country.


The Scalphunters
1968 · 1h 42m
country: United States
Forced to trade his valuable furs for a well-educated escaped slave, a rugged trapper vows to recover the pelts from the Indians and later the renegades that killed them.


Barefoot in the Park
1967 · 1h 46m
country: United States
In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.


The Happening
1967 · 1h 41m
country: United States
A group of young drifters kidnap wealthy businessman Roc Delmonico just for kicks. They keep him captive, demanding a ransom for his safe release. However there is no one - wife, Mafia associates or mother - willing to part with the $200,000 ransom. Demonico is dismayed that no one appears unduly concerned about his fate and joins forces with the kidnappers to plot his revenge, blackmailing his once nearest and dearest into parting with $3,000,000 in hush money.


El Dorado
1966 · 2h 6m
country: United States
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.


Kid Galahad
1962 · 1h 36m
country: United States
After completing military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.


The Shadow on the Window
1957 · 1h 16m
country: United States
Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?


From Here to Eternity
1953 · 1h 58m
country: United States
In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.


Convicted
1950 · 1h 31m
country: United States
A prison warden fights to prove one of his inmates was wrongly convicted.


Rope
1948 · 1h 21m
country: United States
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.