Noel Black

Directing

Noel Black

Born June 30, 1937 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died July 5, 2014 · aged 77

Noel Black (June 30, 1937 – July 5, 2014) was an American film and television director, screenwriter, and producer. Black was born in Chicago, Illinois. He won awards at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival for an 18-minute short subject filmed in 1965 called Skaterdater. It had no dialogue, but used music and sound effects to advance the plot. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action …

Known For

Pretty PoisonPretty Poison · 1968
Pretty Poison
6.71968
MovieCrimeDrama
A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.
MischiefMischief · 1985
Mischief
6.61985
MovieComedyRomance
1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.
Private SchoolPrivate School · 1983
Private School
5.71983
MovieComedyRomance
Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.
The Eyes of the PantherThe Eyes of the Panther · 1989
The Eyes of the Panther
1989
MovieHorrorTV Movie
A crusty Old West hermit relates the story of the love of his life, Irene. Before her birth, Irene's family was visited by a mysterious panther, which has followed them through the years, and interferes in the security of her marriage and future.
A Change of SeasonsA Change of Seasons · 1980
A Change of Seasons
5.71980
MovieDramaRomance
Marriage takes a sour turn when a middle-aged husband falls for a young and sexy woman. Things get even more complicated when his wife starts a hot affair with a younger lover of her own.
I'm a FoolI'm a Fool · 1977
I'm a Fool
6.01977
MovieTV MovieComedy
Traveling from town to town during the summer of 1919, young Andy (Ron Howard) has left his Ohio home in search of adventure and romance as a horse trainer on the country fair racing circuit. Ashamed of his occupation, Andy leads Lucy to believe he's wealthy. Soon one deception leads to another... until there is no way to tell Lucy the truth.
The Golden HoneymoonThe Golden Honeymoon · 1980
The Golden Honeymoon
6.01980
MovieComedyDrama
Charley Tate is an old windbag, often a braggart, but somehow always lovable. Married over fifty years to his ever-patient wife Lucy, the two of them are on their Golden Honeymoon in Florida. Everything goes perfectly... until Lucy meets her former fiancee who's also vacationing with his wife. Suddenly there's a comic competition between Charley and the old boyfriend for Lucy's attention. After fifty years, cantankerous Charley has to win his girl all over again!
The Town BullyThe Town Bully · 1988
The Town Bully
6.51988
MovieTV Movie
When one man terrorizes a town and its citizens, they join together to take 'care' of him. A special prosecutor is brought in to find the guilty person.

Movies

Pretty PoisonPretty Poison · 1968
Pretty Poison
6.71968
MovieCrimeDrama
A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.
MischiefMischief · 1985
Mischief
6.61985
MovieComedyRomance
1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.
Private SchoolPrivate School · 1983
Private School
5.71983
MovieComedyRomance
Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.
The Eyes of the PantherThe Eyes of the Panther · 1989
The Eyes of the Panther
1989
MovieHorrorTV Movie
A crusty Old West hermit relates the story of the love of his life, Irene. Before her birth, Irene's family was visited by a mysterious panther, which has followed them through the years, and interferes in the security of her marriage and future.
A Change of SeasonsA Change of Seasons · 1980
A Change of Seasons
5.71980
MovieDramaRomance
Marriage takes a sour turn when a middle-aged husband falls for a young and sexy woman. Things get even more complicated when his wife starts a hot affair with a younger lover of her own.
I'm a FoolI'm a Fool · 1977
I'm a Fool
6.01977
MovieTV MovieComedy
Traveling from town to town during the summer of 1919, young Andy (Ron Howard) has left his Ohio home in search of adventure and romance as a horse trainer on the country fair racing circuit. Ashamed of his occupation, Andy leads Lucy to believe he's wealthy. Soon one deception leads to another... until there is no way to tell Lucy the truth.
The Golden HoneymoonThe Golden Honeymoon · 1980
The Golden Honeymoon
6.01980
MovieComedyDrama
Charley Tate is an old windbag, often a braggart, but somehow always lovable. Married over fifty years to his ever-patient wife Lucy, the two of them are on their Golden Honeymoon in Florida. Everything goes perfectly... until Lucy meets her former fiancee who's also vacationing with his wife. Suddenly there's a comic competition between Charley and the old boyfriend for Lucy's attention. After fifty years, cantankerous Charley has to win his girl all over again!
The Town BullyThe Town Bully · 1988
The Town Bully
6.51988
MovieTV Movie
When one man terrorizes a town and its citizens, they join together to take 'care' of him. A special prosecutor is brought in to find the guilty person.
Cover Me BabeCover Me Babe · 1970
Cover Me Babe
4.71970
MovieDrama
Student filmmaker lets nothing stand in the way of his getting a studio contract.
War HuntWar Hunt · 1962
War Hunt
6.61962
MovieDramaWar
Dispatched to the front lines during the Korean War, an idealistic American soldier discovers the horrors of combat and comes at odds with a psychopathic member of his platoon.
Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions · 1985
Deadly Intentions
6.51985
MovieThrillerTV Movie
Katherine married Dr. Charles Raynor. She later discovers that Raynor is a sadist who torments her physically and mentally. She divorces him and take their child away. He then decides to kill her but when his plot is discovered he is charged with attempted murder and brought to trial.
A Man, a Woman and a BankA Man, a Woman and a Bank · 1979
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
6.31979
MovieComedyCrime
Two novice thieves are plotting to rob a bank in Vancouver. A photographer snaps a shot of one thief as he is carrying the bank building's blueprints. The would-be thief then begins a relationship with the photographer and attempts to retrieve the photos. Meanwhile, the thieves' plot consists of this: one man will enter the bank building after dark, while the other man sits in a van and uses a computer to unlock the building's doors. The final step involves transporting the cash to a freight ship waiting on the docks, for transportation to a money launderer in Macau.
Jennifer on My MindJennifer on My Mind · 1971
Jennifer on My Mind
3.61971
MovieDramaRomance
Two rich American young adults who meet and fall in love in Venice, Italy. With plenty of money and no real responsibilities or direction in life, the couple begin experimenting with illicit drugs. The movie travels through a series of flashbacks showing their progression from marijuana to harder drugs as a result of their complex romantic entanglement with each other.
Prime SuspectPrime Suspect · 1982
Prime Suspect
6.71982
MovieDramaThriller
A respectable businessman becomes the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of several young girls. He is hounded by the media and disowned by his friends and neighbours.
Happy EndingsHappy Endings · 1983
Happy Endings
1983
MovieComedyTV Movie
Nick is a writer full of hope, Lisa is a promising singer. They both have heartache after becoming single, but soon their newly formed friendship starts to develop into something more.
Promises to KeepPromises to Keep · 1985
Promises to Keep
7.51985
MovieTV MovieDrama
An aging cowboy returns to the family he abandoned 30 years ago with a terrifying secret.
A Conspiracy of LoveA Conspiracy of Love · 1987
A Conspiracy of Love
8.01987
MovieDrama
A woman's husband apparently has deserted her and their daughter. So she decides to get on with her life which might include dissolving their union and seeing someone else. However, her in-laws, her husband's parents feel that she's acting very hastily, so she leaves their home with her daughter whom they love very much. She decides to limit their access to her daughter, but grandfather and granddaughter see each other on the sly.
Quarterback PrincessQuarterback Princess · 1983
Quarterback Princess
6.91983
MovieDramaFamily
The Maida family has moved to Oregon, and daughter Tami wants to play quarterback for the high school football team. There's just one problem. She's a girl. With everyone from the coach to her next door neighbor against her, she's out to prove that not only can she can play football, but she can win the state championship. (Based on a true story)
A Time to TriumphA Time to Triumph · 1986
A Time to Triumph
8.01986
MovieTV MovieDrama
Construction worker, Chuck Hassan, has a heart attack and is no longer able to work and support his family. After losing their home and savings, his wife, Concetta, looks for work and decides to join the Army, to take advantage of the security and benefits. She advances quickly and eventually becomes a helicopter pilot.
The Other VictimThe Other Victim · 1981
The Other Victim
8.01981
MovieDramaCrime
After his wife is raped, a man struggles to find ways to express the anger and helplessness which the crime has instilled in him.
The World BeyondThe World Beyond · 1978
The World Beyond
6.61978
MovieThrillerHorror
A golem made of mud terrorizes a couple on a remote Maine island.
Mulligan's StewMulligan's Stew · 1977
Mulligan's Stew
1977
MovieTV MovieDrama
Pilot TV-Movie for the sitcom Mulligan's Stew. Michael and Jane Mulligan have three children: Mark, Melinda and Jimmy. They find making ends meet difficult, but manageable. Things get tighter moneywise and spacewise when the Mulligans take in their nephews after their parents die in a plane crash.
The Electric GrandmotherThe Electric Grandmother · 1982
The Electric Grandmother
7.01982
MovieTV MovieScience Fiction
To a family whose children are traumatized by the death of their mother, help comes in a most bizarre way. They receive three pieces, that when joined together, give a recording for an offer for an electric grandmother. They go to a bizarre factory, where they customize their new grandmother, and within a short time, she arrives. The android is equipped with everything needed as a parent and the boys are charmed. The daughter, however, still misses her mother and she bears no welcome for this interloper.
Meet the MunceysMeet the Munceys · 1988
Meet the Munceys
1988
MovieFamilyCrime
A maid is left a huge inheritance. She moves in her low-class family, upsetting the relatives of the deceased. They plot to get rid of the entire clan of the Munceys.

TV Shows

Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-O · 1968
Hawaii Five-O
7.21968
SeriesDrama
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E. · 1976
Quincy, M.E.
7.51976
SeriesCrimeDrama
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse · 1982
American Playhouse
6.61982
SeriesDramaComedy
American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.
KojakKojak · 1973
Kojak
7.21973
SeriesCrime
A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone · 1985
The Twilight Zone
7.71985
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
McCloudMcCloud · 1970
McCloud
7.21970
SeriesCrimeDrama
Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.
SwitchSwitch · 1975
Switch
6.61975
SeriesDrama
Switch is an American action-adventure, tongue-in-cheek detective series starring Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner, who work as private eyes, for a deceptive sting operation. It was broadcast on the CBS network for three seasons between September 9, 1975 and August 20, 1978, bumping the Hawaii Five-O detective series to Friday nights.
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries · 1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
7.11977
SeriesMystery
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries is a television series which aired for three seasons on ABC. The series starred Parker Stevenson and Shaun Cassidy as amateur sleuth brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, respectively, and Pamela Sue Martin as girl detective Nancy Drew. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries was unusual in that it often dealt with the characters individually, in an almost anthological style. That is, some episodes featured only the Hardy Boys and others only Nancy Drew.
ABC Stage 67ABC Stage 67 · 1966
ABC Stage 67
6.81966
SeriesDramaDocumentary
ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It premiered on American Broadcasting Company on September 14, 1966 with Murray Schisgal's The Love Song of Barney Kempinksi, directed by Stanley Prager and starring Alan Arkin as a man enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City in his last remaining hours of bachelorhood. Arkin was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance By An Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama and the program was nominated as Outstanding Dramatic Program. Future programs included appearances by Petula Clark, Bobby Darin, Sir Laurence Olivier, Albert Finney, Peter Sellers, David Frost, and Jack Paar. ABC's effort to bring culture to the masses was a noble but unsuccessful experiment. Scheduled first against I Spy on Wednesdays and then The Dean Martin Show on Thursdays, the show consistently received low ratings. Its last production, an adaptation of Jean Cocteau's one-woman play The Human Voice starring Ingrid Bergman, aired on May 4, 1967. "Stage 67" was not actually a part of the primary ABC facilities in Los Angeles. It was produced at the old Monogram Studios backlot that was later sold to KCET.
Big HawaiiBig Hawaii · 1977
Big Hawaii
6.01977
SeriesDrama
Big Hawaii is an American drama television series that aired from September 21 until November 23, 1977.
Dolphin CoveDolphin Cove · 1989
Dolphin Cove
6.31989
SeriesDrama
Dolphin Cove is an American drama created by Peter Benchley, set in Queensland, Australia that aired on CBS in 1989 for eight episodes.