Joseph Brooks

Directing

Joseph Brooks

Born March 11, 1938

Died May 22, 2011 · aged 73

Songwriter, writer, director, producer. In his later years he became the subject of an investigation after being accused of a series of casting-couch rapes. He was indicted in 2009, but killed himself on May 22, 2011, before his trial.

Known For

The Lords of FlatbushThe Lords of Flatbush · 1974
The Lords of Flatbush
5.81974
MovieDramaComedy
Set in 1958, the coming of age story follows four lower middle-class Brooklyn teenagers known as The Lords of Flatbush. The Lords chase girls, steal cars, shoot pool, get into street fights, and hang out at a local malt shop.
Eddie and the CruisersEddie and the Cruisers · 1983
Eddie and the Cruisers
6.61983
MovieDramaMusic
A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.
Invitation to the WeddingInvitation to the Wedding · 1983
Invitation to the Wedding
6.01983
MovieComedy
An American student arrives in England for the wedding of his room-mate's sister.
You Light Up My LifeYou Light Up My Life · 1977
You Light Up My Life
5.41977
MovieDramaRomance
Laurie has been in show business since she was a child. Her dream is to be a singer, songwriter and actress. Her father wants her to be a comedian like him and Laurie only tries because it pleases her father. But she is a lousy comedian. She auditions for everything and is engaged to Ken, but Ken does not understand her needs. She has a one night stand with Chris, only to later find that he is a director. She has many emotions that have not yet been addressed and she must face them before she can get on with her life.
If Ever I See You AgainIf Ever I See You Again · 1978
If Ever I See You Again
9.01978
MovieRomanceDrama
Bob Morrison, a successful composer of TV commercial jingles, is unhappy with his lack of creative freedom in developing the definitive dog-food song. Frustrated, he heads out to Hollywood to score a movie. While in California he establishes contact with an old girlfriend.
Headin' for BroadwayHeadin' for Broadway · 1980
Headin' for Broadway
7.51980
MovieDramaMusic
In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom.

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