Writing

Robert Foster

Born August 13, 1938 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died May 30, 2011 · aged 72

Robert Foster was born on August 13, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Knight Rider (1982), L.A. Confidential (1997) and Run for Your Life (1965). He died on May 30, 2011 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.

Known For

L.A. ConfidentialL.A. Confidential · 1997
L.A. Confidential
7.81997
MovieCrimeMystery
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
The ContractorThe Contractor · 2007
The Contractor
5.52007
MovieActionAdventure
Former CIA Operative James Dial is coaxed back into action to kill a terrorist in London, but it all goes wrong and he is forced into hiding, where he meets and befriends a 12 year old girl.
Dead BangDead Bang · 1989
Dead Bang
6.41989
MovieActionThriller
Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.
Ernest in the ArmyErnest in the Army · 1998
Ernest in the Army
3.91998
MovieComedyFamily
Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
I, DesireI, Desire · 1982
I, Desire
5.71982
MovieTV MovieCrime
A coroner's assistant, who is also a law student, gets involved in a strange case involving his girlfriend's place of employment (a hospital), prostitutes, a defrocked priest, and vampires.
Clinton and NadineClinton and Nadine · 1988
Clinton and Nadine
3.71988
MovieActionCrime
Eager to find his brother's murderer, Clinton enlists the aid of Nadine, an expensive call girl. Together they get sucked into a plot to smuggle guns to the Contra forces in Nicaragua.
The New MaverickThe New Maverick · 1978
The New Maverick
5.01978
MovieTV MovieWestern
Gambling brothers Bret (James Garner) and Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly) are, as usual, hot on the trail of a fast buck.
The Price She PaidThe Price She Paid · 1992
The Price She Paid
5.81992
MovieThrillerTV Movie
Twelve years ago, Lacey was raped and had a son as a result. Now her rapist is out on parole, and since he's the father of the child and has shown signs of rehabilitation, he's been granted visitation rights by a judge. Slowly but predictably, Lacey realizes things just aren't right with him, but thanks to her rapists manipulation, everybody she knows thins she's crazy. Meanwhile, her attacker is primed to finish what he started 12 years ago.

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