Karl Tunberg

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Karl Tunberg

Born March 11, 1909 · Spokane, Washington, USA

Died April 3, 1992 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

Ben-HurBen-Hur · 1959
Ben-Hur
★ 7.91959
MovieHistoryDrama
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
Taras BulbaTaras Bulba · 1962
Taras Bulba
★ 6.31962
MovieAdventureRomance
Ukraine, 16th century. While the Poles dominate the Cossack steppes, Andrei, son of Taras Bulba, a Cossack leader, must choose between his love for his family and his folk and his passion for a Polish woman.
My Gal SalMy Gal Sal · 1942
My Gal Sal
★ 5.81942
MovieComedyMusic
Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day
Beau BrummellBeau Brummell · 1954
Beau Brummell
★ 6.51954
MovieDramaHistory
Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British soldier who appreciates fine clothing and innovative dress. Although he initially alienates the Prince of Wales with insulting comments about the prince's uniform designs, he eventually becomes his close confidant. Brummel also falls in love with the beautiful Lady Patricia Belham. However, his outspoken manner eventually leads to his being exiled to France.
Valley of the KingsValley of the Kings · 1954
Valley of the Kings
★ 4.91954
MovieAdventure
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
Lucky JordanLucky Jordan · 1942
Lucky Jordan
★ 7.41942
MovieComedyCrime
Lucky Jordan is a gangster living in New York City and when he's drafted into the army, he tries to escape duty by using an old con woman named Annie to convince the draft board he's needed at home. When that fails, Jordan is sent to boot camp, but he doesn't stay there long. He takes a beautiful USO worker hostage and flees back to New York. There, he learns that a rival gangster is plotting against America.
The Scarlet CoatThe Scarlet Coat · 1955
The Scarlet Coat
★ 6.61955
MovieHistoryDrama
An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.
The Law and the LadyThe Law and the Lady · 1951
The Law and the Lady
★ 6.41951
MovieComedy
A former housemaid teams up with an English gentleman thief and works a confidence game to bilk the wealthy but their plans for a big job in California go awry.

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