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S. Lee Pogostin

Born March 8, 1927 · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Died March 7, 2014 · aged 86

S. Lee Pogostin was an American screenwriter and director recognized for his work in television and film. Born in Jersey City, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 15 by lying about his age. Pogostin began his career writing for radio before transitioning to television, where he wrote for series such as Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1966 for t…

Known For

High Road to ChinaHigh Road to China · 1983
High Road to China
★ 6.01983
MovieAdventureDrama
A biplane pilot is saddled with a spoiled industrialist's daughter on a search for her missing father through Asia that eventually involves them in a struggle against a Chinese warlord.
Golden NeedlesGolden Needles · 1974
Golden Needles
★ 5.31974
MovieActionDrama
An ancient Asian statue with the power to grant health and long life via secret acupuncture points is being pursued by a wealthy criminal, but his plans are put in peril when a slovenly detective is tasked with protecting the relic.
Pressure PointPressure Point · 1962
Pressure Point
★ 6.51962
MovieDrama
An African-American prison psychiatrist finds the boundaries of his professionalism sorely tested when he must counsel a disturbed inmate with bigoted Nazi tendencies.
The UFO IncidentThe UFO Incident · 1975
The UFO Incident
★ 6.61975
MovieDramaHistory
In the early 1960s, an interracial couple undergo hypnosis, which unlocks memories of a forgotten event on a lonely road. Soon they believe they were abducted by extraterrestrials.
Nightmare HoneymoonNightmare Honeymoon · 1974
Nightmare Honeymoon
★ 5.51974
MovieCrimeDrama
A newlywed couple seek revenge after narrowly surviving a savage attack in rural Louisiana.
Life SentenceLife Sentence · 1953
Life Sentence
★ 5.01953
MovieTV MovieDrama
An inmate tending the prison grounds notices the woman next door neighbor often watches him. He sneaks over to visit and tells her he will be released in two weeks. He says he plans on coming for her to take her away. While she has pleaded with her husband to move away from the prison, he has his reasons for wanting to stay. The prisoner could be the answer to her problem.
When Hell Was in SessionWhen Hell Was in Session · 1979
When Hell Was in Session
★ 7.51979
MovieDramaTV Movie
This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an effort to keep communication alive between the prisoners. His wife, Jane, is also arranging a POW wives league in the U.S. in order to popularize their plight.
Hard ContractHard Contract · 1969
Hard Contract
★ 5.11969
MovieCrimeRomance
A cold hearted American hit man goes to Europe for "one last score". His encounter with a beautiful young woman casts self doubt on his lifeblood, and influences him to resist carrying out the contract.

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