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William Berke
Born October 3, 1903 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Died February 15, 1958 · aged 54
William A. Berke (3 October 1903 – 15 February 1958) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed nearly 90 films between 1934 and 1958. He also produced nearly 80 films between 1933 and 1958. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article William A. Berke,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contrib…
Known For
The Steel Helmet · 1951The Steel Helmet
★ 7.01951
MovieActionDrama
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Treasure of Monte Cristo · 1949Treasure of Monte Cristo
★ 5.21949
MovieActionAdventure
A San Francisco lawyer uses a woman to lure a merchant seaman worth a legendary fortune.
Dick Tracy · 1945Dick Tracy
★ 5.21945
MovieMysteryAction
Dick is faced with a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces. Suspects abound but Tracy, getting a clue that there will be 15 murders in all, must find the common thread among the victims before more are killed.
Pals of the Saddle · 1938Pals of the Saddle
★ 5.71938
MovieWestern
The first of eight "Three Mesquiteers" Westerns to star John Wayne.
Captive Girl · 1950Captive Girl
★ 4.51950
MovieAdventure
Jungle Jim is out to save Joan from an evil witch doctor whilst simultaneously fighting evil treasure hunter Barton.
Code of the West · 1947Code of the West
★ 7.71947
MovieActionWestern
Knowing the railroad is coming, Carter is after the rancher's land. Bob and Chito return just in time to save Banker Stockton and his money from Carter's men. When Stockton then lends the ranchers money, Carter has them burned out. Bob knows Carter is responsible and when Carter's henchman Saunders is recognized, Bob goes into action.
Why Girls Leave Home · 1945Why Girls Leave Home
★ 5.71945
MovieDramaCrime
In this crime drama, a young woman leaves her unhappy life at home to become a sophisticated night club singer. Her first job is nearly fatal when she entangles herself with the mobsters who own the joint and learns too much about their operation. Her boss decides to kill her and make it look like suicide. An intrepid reporter disbelieves the report and exposes the truth to the public.
The Falcon's Adventure · 1946The Falcon's Adventure
★ 6.71946
MovieCrimeMystery
A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.















