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James Crabe
Born August 19, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died May 2, 1989 · aged 57
James Crabe (August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, including Rocky, The China Syndrome, Night Shift, The Karate Kid, and Thank God It's Friday. He was a part of the 1960s underground film collective known as Gay Girls Riding Club, a group of gay men in the industry, who spoofed Hollywood movies in a series of elab…
Known For
Rocky · 1976Rocky
★ 7.81976
MovieDrama
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
The Karate Kid · 1984The Karate Kid
★ 7.21984
MovieActionDrama
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
The Karate Kid Part II · 1986The Karate Kid Part II
★ 6.31986
MovieAdventureDrama
Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
The Karate Kid Part III · 1989The Karate Kid Part III
★ 5.91989
MovieActionFamily
Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist to get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi.
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment · 1985Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
★ 6.11985
MovieComedyCrime
Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.
The China Syndrome · 1979The China Syndrome
★ 7.11979
MovieDramaThriller
While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.
Night Shift · 1982Night Shift
★ 6.11982
MovieComedy
A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.
Thank God It's Friday · 1978Thank God It's Friday
★ 5.31978
MovieComedyMusic
It's Friday and everyone is going to the hottest new disco in Los Angeles. The Commodores are scheduled to play if Floyd shows up with the instruments and Nicole dreams of becoming a disco star. Other characters are there to win the dance contest, or to put a little excitement into a fifth anniversary.
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Save the Tiger · 1973Save the Tiger
★ 6.61973
MovieDrama
A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.
Director of Photography
The Baltimore Bullet · 1980The Baltimore Bullet
★ 5.71980
MovieComedyCrime
A tale of two hustlers trying to set up a big game.
Director of Photography
A Death in Canaan · 1978A Death in Canaan
★ 5.31978
MovieTV MovieDrama
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
Director of Photography













