Peter Werner

Directing

Peter Werner

Born January 17, 1947 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 21, 2023 · aged 76

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peter Werner (January 17, 1947 – March 21, 2023) was an American television and film director. In 1977, Werner won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for directing the short film In the Region of Ice. Since then, he worked on primarily directing television amassing a number of television film credits namely Mama Flora's Family, Two Mothers for…

Known For

Front of the ClassFront of the Class · 2008
Front of the Class
8.02008
MovieDrama
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Aunt MaryAunt Mary · 1979
Aunt Mary
7.31979
MovieTV MovieDrama
The true-life drama about a handicapped Baltimore woman living on welfare who organized a sandlot baseball team and ended up coaching more than 50,000 boys and girls over nearly 40 years.
The PactThe Pact · 2002
The Pact
6.02002
MovieDramaTV Movie
A pair of young lovers, one depressed, decide to end their lives together in a suicide pact.
No Man's LandNo Man's Land · 1987
No Man's Land
6.01987
MovieActionDrama
A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.
Blue RodeoBlue Rodeo · 1996
Blue Rodeo
5.01996
MovieRomanceDrama
Maggie Yearwood moves to a new town to be near her son, Peter, who has gone deaf as the result of an accident and is now attending a special school. She moves into a small house next door to Owen Whister and soon falls in love with the cowboy, who harbors a dark secret...
Ruby's Bucket of BloodRuby's Bucket of Blood · 2001
Ruby's Bucket of Blood
5.82001
MovieDramaRomance
A Louisiana juke joint owner loses her star entertainer and hires a white singer to fill in.
InflammableInflammable · 1995
Inflammable
7.51995
MovieDramaCrime
An ambitious young female lawyer meets a former lover while investigating a sexual harassment case aboard a US Navy support ship that turns into a murder case when the victim is discovered dead.
Call Me ClausCall Me Claus · 2001
Call Me Claus
5.72001
MovieTV MovieFamily
When Lucy Cullins, a successful but cranky producer at a home shopping network hires an actor named Nick to play Santa Claus on the network, she gets more than she bargained for.

Movies

Front of the ClassFront of the Class · 2008
Front of the Class
8.02008
MovieDrama
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Aunt MaryAunt Mary · 1979
Aunt Mary
7.31979
MovieTV MovieDrama
The true-life drama about a handicapped Baltimore woman living on welfare who organized a sandlot baseball team and ended up coaching more than 50,000 boys and girls over nearly 40 years.
The PactThe Pact · 2002
The Pact
6.02002
MovieDramaTV Movie
A pair of young lovers, one depressed, decide to end their lives together in a suicide pact.
No Man's LandNo Man's Land · 1987
No Man's Land
6.01987
MovieActionDrama
A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.
Blue RodeoBlue Rodeo · 1996
Blue Rodeo
5.01996
MovieRomanceDrama
Maggie Yearwood moves to a new town to be near her son, Peter, who has gone deaf as the result of an accident and is now attending a special school. She moves into a small house next door to Owen Whister and soon falls in love with the cowboy, who harbors a dark secret...
Ruby's Bucket of BloodRuby's Bucket of Blood · 2001
Ruby's Bucket of Blood
5.82001
MovieDramaRomance
A Louisiana juke joint owner loses her star entertainer and hires a white singer to fill in.
InflammableInflammable · 1995
Inflammable
7.51995
MovieDramaCrime
An ambitious young female lawyer meets a former lover while investigating a sexual harassment case aboard a US Navy support ship that turns into a murder case when the victim is discovered dead.
Call Me ClausCall Me Claus · 2001
Call Me Claus
5.72001
MovieTV MovieFamily
When Lucy Cullins, a successful but cranky producer at a home shopping network hires an actor named Nick to play Santa Claus on the network, she gets more than she bargained for.
Gracie's ChoiceGracie's Choice · 2004
Gracie's Choice
7.12004
MovieTV MovieDrama
For as long as she can remember, 16 year-old Gracie has been raising her four siblings, each of whom has a different, absent father and their mother is on the fast track to self-destruction. When these children's lives are about to be pulled apart, Gracie will have to do the impossible and make the ultimate sacrifices to keep her family together.
Tempting FateTempting Fate · 1998
Tempting Fate
7.31998
MovieScience FictionDrama
Ben Creed, a doctor still mourning the death of his love, meets a man who's created a machine that can transport anyone to a parallel world. For a chance to see his beloved Melody again, Ben risks everything and uses the machine. In this new—at once familiar and foreign—world, Ben meets an alternate Melody, but after he explains himself, she's uninterested in returning to his dimension.
The Good PolicemanThe Good Policeman · 1991
The Good Policeman
9.01991
MovieDrama
Isaac Seidel is a highly unconventional New York police-commissioner. He is well-abled in dealing with trouble at the headquarter, the maffia and situations in the streets. His loyalty to his profession and the city he so loves make him do the utmost to solve the problems, even if it means he has to bend the rules.
The Unspoken TruthThe Unspoken Truth · 1995
The Unspoken Truth
8.11995
MovieCrimeDrama
Despite her parents' misgivings, Brianne marries Clay, and the couple soon have a daughter. It's then that Clay begins to show the first signs that he's unhinged. When he sees Brianne innocently talking to a man, Clay shoots him dead. At first, Brianne believes that her love for her husband can prevail. But when authorities threaten to take away custody of her daughter, she learns a horrible truth about her past.
Mom at SixteenMom at Sixteen · 2005
Mom at Sixteen
6.52005
MovieTV MovieDrama
Pregnant sixteen year old Jacey's well-meaning mother forces her to keep the birth a secret and decides to raise the baby as her own.
No Ordinary BabyNo Ordinary Baby · 2001
No Ordinary Baby
5.42001
MovieDramaTV Movie
A reporter gets the scoop on the first ever human cloning, but the furor surrounding the event jeopardizes the baby's birth and the career of the responsible doctor.
Prosecuting Casey AnthonyProsecuting Casey Anthony · 2013
Prosecuting Casey Anthony
5.72013
MovieDramaTV Movie
"Prosecuting Casey Anthony" reveals Florida prosecutor, Jeff Ashton’s inside story of the true crime drama that captivated and then shocked the nation when Caylee Anthony’s mother, Casey, was acquitted of killing her daughter, despite what many thought to be overwhelming evidence of guilt. The movie is seen from Ashton’s (Lowe) perspective and it takes viewers behind-the-scenes of both the investigation into Caylee’s tragic death and the ensuing trial, shedding new light on the many questions of what happened to the two year-old girl, how Ashton and his fellow prosecutors built their case and why a woman so shrouded in suspicion was proclaimed innocent. With in-depth information about the case and the accused, "Prosecuting Casey Anthony" examines what the prosecution got right, what they got wrong and why Ashton remains convinced of Casey Anthony’s guilt...
The CircuitThe Circuit · 2008
The Circuit
5.32008
MovieDramaAction
Al Shines, former king of the US race car track circuit, has a hard time starting his own team, once he's fired by his sponsor Robin Cates. Robin hired Al's immature daughter Kylie Shines instead. She resents Al's inevitable 'absence' as a widowed father, as well as the reigning champion, equally young but professionally vetted Kid Walker. Kylie tries to prove herself against Kid while having an on-off affair with him. Cates's marketing strategy dictates his intentions to manipulate Walker and both Shines racers.
The Four DiamondsThe Four Diamonds · 1995
The Four Diamonds
6.01995
MovieDramaFamily
Christopher Millard was 14 years old when he died of cancer in 1972. Shortly before losing his battle, Chris wrote a story about a great knight named Sir Millard who sought out the four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty and Strength in order to be released from the grips of an evil sorceress. These diamonds symbolized the attributes that Chris believed were necessary to overcome cancer.
Vinegar HillVinegar Hill · 2005
Vinegar Hill
4.42005
MovieDramaTV Movie
Family secrets surface when a married couple returns to the husband’s hometown, where his overbearing family interferes with their imagined new start.
In the Region of IceIn the Region of Ice · 1976
In the Region of Ice
6.81976
MovieDrama
In this American Film Institute-subsidized short subject, Fionnula Flanagan plays a sharp-tongued but compassionate nun, while Peter Lempert is cast as a sullen, emotionally disturbed boy. The title refers to the "thawing" process that occurs when the nun attempts to break through Lempert's wall of silence. Winner of the Oscar for "Best Short Film, Live Action". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Hidden and SeekingHidden and Seeking · 1971
Hidden and Seeking
10.01971
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about Frances H. Flaherty, responsible for still photography in her husband Robert J. Flaherty's films.
Sins of the FatherSins of the Father · 1985
Sins of the Father
7.01985
MovieTV MovieDrama
Fresh out of law school, Kevan Harris is hired by her dead father's ex-partner, Frank Murchison, and immediately 'falls into bed' with him. She then falls in love with his son, Gregory, who is fighting his father over his mother's will. Along the way, she learns about her father and his relationship with the ruthless Murchison.
The Substitute WifeThe Substitute Wife · 1994
The Substitute Wife
5.51994
MovieDramaRomance
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
The ImageThe Image · 1990
The Image
4.91990
MovieDramaTV Movie
When career-focused journalist's investigation indirectly causes a suicide, he questions his own methods and life in general.
Bond of SilenceBond of Silence · 2010
Bond of Silence
6.32010
MovieTV MovieDrama
A widow must pierce the veil of secrecy uniting a group of teens and their parents in order to find out how her husband died. Based on a true story.

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.01999
SeriesCrimeDrama
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
The BlacklistThe Blacklist · 2013
The Blacklist
7.62013
SeriesDramaCrime
Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
Blue BloodsBlue Bloods · 2010
Blue Bloods
7.82010
SeriesCrimeDrama
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal Intent · 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.62001
SeriesDrama
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
GrimmGrimm · 2011
Grimm
8.32011
SeriesDramaMystery
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
ElementaryElementary · 2012
Elementary
7.62012
SeriesDramaMystery
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
MediumMedium · 2005
Medium
7.52005
SeriesCrimeDrama
Allison Dubois works in the District Attorney’s office using her natural intuition about people and her ability to communicate with the dead to help to solve crimes. Her dreams often give her clues to the whereabouts of missing people.
Ghost WhispererGhost Whisperer · 2005
Ghost Whisperer
8.12005
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts that are preventing the spirits from passing over.
BullBull · 2016
Bull
7.12016
SeriesCrimeDrama
Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm.
Nash BridgesNash Bridges · 1996
Nash Bridges
6.61996
SeriesDrama
Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.
Army WivesArmy Wives · 2007
Army Wives
7.52007
SeriesDrama
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, one army husband, and their families.
JustifiedJustified · 2010
Justified
8.02010
SeriesCrimeDrama
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
The Wonder YearsThe Wonder Years · 1988
The Wonder Years
8.31988
SeriesComedyDrama
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
UnforgettableUnforgettable · 2011
Unforgettable
7.22011
SeriesCrimeDrama
Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit after her former boyfriend and partner asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember, which is what happened the day her sister was murdered.
A Different WorldA Different World · 1987
A Different World
7.11987
SeriesComedyFamily
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
MoonlightingMoonlighting · 1985
Moonlighting
7.51985
SeriesComedyDrama
After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.
FamilyFamily · 1976
Family
7.21976
SeriesDrama
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
IceIce · 2016
Ice
6.42016
SeriesDramaCrime
A diamond dealer navigates the culturally diverse and treacherous world of the diamond business.
LimitlessLimitless · 2015
Limitless
7.32015
SeriesDramaComedy
Brian Finch's life takes an extraordinary turn when he uses NZT-48, a neuroenhancing drug whose mystery and chaos lead him to working for the FBI and a senator who is not what he seems.
UnREALUnREAL · 2015
UnREAL
6.62015
SeriesDramaComedy
Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, Rachel is a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous footage the program's dispassionate executive producer demands.
Grounded for LifeGrounded for Life · 2001
Grounded for Life
6.72001
SeriesFamilyComedy
Right out of high school, Sean Finnerty got his girlfriend Claudia pregnant. Now she’s his wife, and at just 32, he’s somehow found himself with 14-year-old daughter Lily, two little boys, and a constant struggle between his need to be responsible and his desperate desire to be irresponsible. His judgmental father Walt and devil-may-care brother Eddie are no help at all. When they all get together, stories always start to fly. Of course, Sean’s family will never let him finish a story; they interrupt, they debate, they derail, they defend themselves; just like any good family would.
OutsidersOutsiders · 2016
Outsiders
6.52016
SeriesDrama
A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, "Outsiders" tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who've been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they'll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.
No Ordinary FamilyNo Ordinary Family · 2010
No Ordinary Family
7.02010
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
After their plane crashes into the Amazon River, each member of the Powell family starts to show signs of new, unique and distinct super powers.
HoopermanHooperman · 1987
Hooperman
6.11987
SeriesDramaComedy
A full-time police detective becomes a part-time landlord when he inherits his murdered landlady's building — along with her ferocious little dog.