Production

Philip D'Antoni

Born February 19, 1929 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Died April 15, 2018 · aged 89

Philip D'Antoni (February 19, 1929 – April 15, 2018) was an American film and television producer. He was best known for producing the Academy Award-winning 1971 film The French Connection. D'Antoni attended Evander Childs High School in the Bronx. He then served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948 during the occupation of Japan after World War II. He was eventually assigned to Special Se…

Known For

Bullitt

Bullitt · 1968

MovieActionCrime

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

The French Connection

The French Connection · 1971

The French Connection

MovieActionCrime

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups · 1973

MovieThrillerCrime

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

Strike Force

Strike Force · 1975

MovieCrimeDrama

A New York City detective teams up with a federal agent and a state trooper to bust up a drug ring.

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside · 1973

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

MovieDramaCrime

Two New York City cops investigate a drug-smuggling ring that they believe is run by New York-based foreign diplomats.

The Connection

The Connection · 1973

MovieDramaCrime

An out-of-work newspaperman in need of money becomes the go-between for a jewel thief and an insurance company that wants to settle.

Shark Kill

Shark Kill · 1976

MovieTV MovieAdventure

Two adventurers set sail to find a giant man-eating great white shark.

Sophia Loren in Rome

Sophia Loren in Rome · 1964

Sophia Loren in Rome

MovieDocumentary

Sophia Loren, who was born in Rome and lived there as a child, returns to the city that will forever be in her blood and gives her impressions of and reactions to the mosaic of Rome and the people she encounters there during her visit. She meets Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio de Sica as she visits the sights, affectionately commenting on the grandeur of the Eternal City and the irrepressible nature of its people.

Filmography

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Bullitt

Bullitt · 1968

MovieActionCrime

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Producer

The French Connection

The French Connection · 1971

The French Connection

MovieActionCrime

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

Producer

The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups · 1973

MovieThrillerCrime

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

Director

Strike Force

Strike Force · 1975

MovieCrimeDrama

A New York City detective teams up with a federal agent and a state trooper to bust up a drug ring.

Producer

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside · 1973

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

MovieDramaCrime

Two New York City cops investigate a drug-smuggling ring that they believe is run by New York-based foreign diplomats.

Executive Producer

The Connection

The Connection · 1973

MovieDramaCrime

An out-of-work newspaperman in need of money becomes the go-between for a jewel thief and an insurance company that wants to settle.

Executive Producer

Shark Kill

Shark Kill · 1976

MovieTV MovieAdventure

Two adventurers set sail to find a giant man-eating great white shark.

Executive Producer

Sophia Loren in Rome

Sophia Loren in Rome · 1964

Sophia Loren in Rome

MovieDocumentary

Sophia Loren, who was born in Rome and lived there as a child, returns to the city that will forever be in her blood and gives her impressions of and reactions to the mosaic of Rome and the people she encounters there during her visit. She meets Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio de Sica as she visits the sights, affectionately commenting on the grandeur of the Eternal City and the irrepressible nature of its people.

Co-Producer

Elizabeth Taylor in London

Elizabeth Taylor in London · 1963

Elizabeth Taylor in London

MovieTV MovieDocumentary

Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was born in London, England, gives viewers a tour of the city, including her birthplace, the Westminster Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, Battersea Park and an East End church that was damaged in the infamous "blitz" air raids during World War II. She also recites several famous English poems and speeches by notable English figures.

Co-Producer

In Tandem

In Tandem · 1974

MovieDramaTV Movie

Gypsy truckers -- a tough veteran driver and his young college-educated partner -- come to the aid of embattled citrus growers in this pilot for the 1974-75 series, "Movin' On," about these free-spirited, civic-minded teamsters.

Creator

Movin' On

Movin' On · 1974

SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

Movin' On is an American drama series that ran for two seasons, between 1974 and 1976. It originally appeared on the NBC television network. The pilot episode for the series was known as In Tandem.

Executive Producer