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Howard Sackler

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Howard Sackler

Born December 19, 1929 · New York City, New York, USA

Died October 12, 1982 · aged 52

Howard Oliver Sackler (December 19, 1929 – October 12, 1982) was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope and its film adaptation. The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters. James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander both starred in the original Arena Stage production of the play in …

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Jaws 2Jaws 2 · 1978
Jaws 2
★ 6.01978
MovieHorrorThriller
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Killer's KissKiller's Kiss · 1955
Killer's Kiss
★ 6.31955
MovieThrillerCrime
Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
Gray Lady DownGray Lady Down · 1978
Gray Lady Down
★ 6.51978
MovieThrillerDrama
The USS Neptune, a nuclear submarine, is sunk off the coast of Connecticut after a collision with a Norwegian cargo ship. The navy must attempt a potentially dangerous rescue in the hope of saving the lives of the crew.
Fear and DesireFear and Desire · 1953
Fear and Desire
★ 5.41953
MovieDramaWar
After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickly become apparent.
The Great White HopeThe Great White Hope · 1970
The Great White Hope
★ 6.31970
MovieDrama
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Saint JackSaint Jack · 1979
Saint Jack
★ 6.61979
MovieDrama
Jack Flowers is an American hustler trying to make his fortune in 1970s Singapore in small time pimping. His dreams of building a fortune by running a brothel himself and returning to the States is materialized when he is offered the opportunity by the CIA to run a brothel for the R&R activities of U.S. soldiers on leave in Singapore.
Down RiverDown River · 2018
Down River
★ 5.62018
MovieWarAction
Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires while finding a way back to their battalion.

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