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.
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.
Honeysuckle RoseHoneysuckle Rose · 1980
Honeysuckle Rose
5.41980
MovieDramaMusic
Buck Bonham is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving, the daughter of one of his longtime musical sidekick.
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?
The DaymakerThe Daymaker · 1982
The Daymaker
1982
MovieAnimation
Sol, a batty old inventor, believes he can control the daytime.
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.
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.

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