Joseph Pevney

Directing

Joseph Pevney

Born September 15, 1911 · New York City, New York, United States

Died May 18, 2008 · aged 96

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Pevney (September 15, 1911 – May 18, 2008) was an American film and television director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Pevney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Night of the GrizzlyThe Night of the Grizzly · 1966
The Night of the Grizzly
5.91966
MovieAdventureWestern
Marshall "Big Jim" Cole turns in his badge and heads to Wyoming with his family in order to settle on some land left him by a relative. He faces opposition both from a neighbor who wants that land for his own sons, and from a grizzly bear nicknamed "Satan" who keeps killing Cole's livestock.
The Street with No NameThe Street with No Name · 1948
The Street with No Name
6.41948
MovieCrimeThriller
After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous.
Congo CrossingCongo Crossing · 1956
Congo Crossing
5.51956
MovieActionAdventure
Congotanga, West Africa, has no extradition laws; the government is controlled by foreign gangsters, headed by Carl Rittner. The latest plane from Europe carries lovely Louise Whitman, fleeing a French murder charge, and Mannering, who pays resident hit man O'Connell to kill her. Through a chain of circumstances Louise, O'Connell, and heroic surveyor David Carr end up alone in the jungle on Carr's mission to determine the true border of Congotanga... in which Rittner is keenly interested.
Body and SoulBody and Soul · 1947
Body and Soul
6.71947
MovieDrama
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
Man of a Thousand FacesMan of a Thousand Faces · 1957
Man of a Thousand Faces
6.81957
MovieDrama
The turbulent life and professional career of vaudeville actor and silent screen horror star Lon Chaney (1883-1930), the man of a thousand faces; bearer of many personal misfortunes that even his great success could not mitigate.
Tammy and the BachelorTammy and the Bachelor · 1957
Tammy and the Bachelor
7.01957
MovieComedyRomance
An unsophisticated young woman from the Mississippi swamps falls in love with an unconventional southern gentleman.
Thieves' HighwayThieves' Highway · 1949
Thieves' Highway
7.31949
MovieDramaCrime
Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.
Torpedo RunTorpedo Run · 1958
Torpedo Run
6.11958
MovieWarDrama
A submarine commander is on a relentless pursuit of a Japanese aircraft carrier in the South Seas during World War II.

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Mission: ImpossibleMission: Impossible · 1966
Mission: Impossible
7.61966
SeriesAction & AdventureCrime
Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.

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