Harry Gittes

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Harry Gittes

Born May 6, 1936 · Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Died September 2, 2017 · aged 81

Harry Gittes (May 6, 1936 - September 2, 2017) was an American film producer. He was known for collaborating with Jack Nicholson in such films as Drive, He Said (1971), Goin' South (1978) and About Schmidt (2002). Gittes was also the namesake of Nicholson's character in Chinatown (1974).

Known For

The Girl Next DoorThe Girl Next Door · 2004
The Girl Next Door
6.82004
MovieComedyRomance
Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
About SchmidtAbout Schmidt · 2002
About Schmidt
6.92002
MovieDramaComedy
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Last Flag FlyingLast Flag Flying · 2017
Last Flag Flying
6.72017
MovieDramaComedy
Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry, Sal and Richard reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing the burial, the trio take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire – along the way reminiscing and coming to terms with the shared memories of a war that continues to shape their lives.
Goin' SouthGoin' South · 1978
Goin' South
5.81978
MovieComedyWestern
Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.
Harry and Walter Go to New YorkHarry and Walter Go to New York · 1976
Harry and Walter Go to New York
5.71976
MovieCrimeComedy
Two hopelessly out of their class con-men attempt to pull off the largest bank heist of the 19th century — by gaining the enmity of the most famous bank robber in the world and the affection of a crusading newspaperwoman.
Little NikitaLittle Nikita · 1988
Little Nikita
6.11988
MovieDramaAction
An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle SwannTimerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann · 1982
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
5.41982
MovieScience FictionWestern
Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.
Dangerous CompanyDangerous Company · 1982
Dangerous Company
6.01982
MovieTV MovieCrime
The true story of Ray Johnson, a convict who spent most of his life in and out of prison until he finally decided to turn his life around.

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