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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 HelmetThe Steel Helmet · 1951
The 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 CristoTreasure of Monte Cristo · 1949
Treasure of Monte Cristo
★ 5.21949
MovieActionAdventure
A San Francisco lawyer uses a woman to lure a merchant seaman worth a legendary fortune.
Dick TracyDick Tracy · 1945
Dick 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 SaddlePals of the Saddle · 1938
Pals of the Saddle
★ 5.71938
MovieWestern
The first of eight "Three Mesquiteers" Westerns to star John Wayne.
Captive GirlCaptive Girl · 1950
Captive 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 WestCode of the West · 1947
Code 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 HomeWhy Girls Leave Home · 1945
Why 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 AdventureThe Falcon's Adventure · 1946
The Falcon's Adventure
★ 6.71946
MovieCrimeMystery
A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.

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