Aram Avakian

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Aram Avakian

Born April 23, 1926 · New York City, New York, USA

Died January 17, 1987 · aged 60

Aram A. Avakian (born in New York City on April 23, 1926; died January 17, 1987) was an Armenian-American film editor and director. His work in the latter role includes Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959) and the indie film End of the Road (1970). Description above from the Wikipedia article Aram Avakian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker · 1962
The Miracle Worker
★ 7.91962
MovieDramaHistory
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
You're a Big Boy NowYou're a Big Boy Now · 1966
You're a Big Boy Now
★ 6.11966
MovieComedyRomance
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
The Next ManThe Next Man · 1976
The Next Man
★ 4.61976
MovieActionThriller
Khalil is an Arab diplomat who wants to not only make peace with Israel, but admit the Jewish state as a member of OPEC. This instantly makes him a target for a series of ingeniously conceived assassination attempts, most of which he foils with the aid of his friend Hamid and his girlfriend Nicole. But can he trust even them?
LilithLilith · 1964
Lilith
★ 6.41964
MovieDramaRomance
Vincent Bruce, a war veteran, begins working as an occupational therapist at Poplar Lodge, a private psychiatric facility for wealthy people where he meets Lilith Arthur, a charming young woman suffering from schizophrenia, whose fragile beauty captivates all who meet her.
Cops and RobbersCops and Robbers · 1973
Cops and Robbers
★ 6.31973
MovieActionComedy
Two disillusioned New York policemen plan a $10 million robbery to fuel their low pensions, only to run into one debacle after another in the process.
Mickey OneMickey One · 1965
Mickey One
★ 5.81965
MovieCrimeDrama
A former comic is on the run from the mob.
11 Harrowhouse11 Harrowhouse · 1974
11 Harrowhouse
★ 5.81974
MovieDramaAction
A small time diamond merchant jumps at the chance to supervise the purchase and cutting of a large first class diamond. But when the diamond is stolen from him, he is blackmailed into pulling off a major heist at the Diamond Exchange, located at 11 Harrowhouse.
Girl of the NightGirl of the Night · 1960
Girl of the Night
★ 6.81960
MovieDrama
Bobbie is a sensitive, lonely call girl who is manipulated and ultimately used by her madam.

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