Writing

George Hurdalek

Born February 8, 1908 · Görlitz, Germany

Died June 15, 1980 · aged 72

No biography available.

Known For

The Trapp FamilyThe Trapp Family · 1956
The Trapp Family
★ 6.81956
MovieMusicComedy
A true story based on the popular novel by the Baroness Von Trapp of Austria. The film was made in 1956, some years before the other film based on the Trapp Family's life was released - a little movie named "The Sound of Music".
The Devil's GeneralThe Devil's General · 1955
The Devil's General
★ 6.91955
MovieDramaWar
The adaptation of the eponymous play by Carl Zuckmayer tells the story of renegade general Harras of the German Luftwaffe, who during WWII openly criticizes the Nazi regime. As a consequence, he is put under surveillance, and even imprisoned for a brief period of time. Still remaining outspoken, Harras realizes the horrific dimensions of this hopeless and injust war waged by Germany.
Town Without PityTown Without Pity · 1961
Town Without Pity
★ 6.91961
MovieDrama
Four American soldiers stationed near a German village face death in the rape of a local girl and are defended by outside counsel Major Steve Grant.
The Violin Case MurdersThe Violin Case Murders · 1965
The Violin Case Murders
★ 7.01965
MovieCrime
The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
Rebel Flight to CubaRebel Flight to Cuba · 1959
Rebel Flight to Cuba
★ 9.51959
MovieThrillerAdventure
Peter escapes a firing squad and leaves the island of San Quinto on a commercial flight to Bermuda. The plane is hijacked by a Nazi and San Quinto's Ex-General Cordobas who shoot pilot Pink and damage the landing gear of the plane.
Roses for the ProsecutorRoses for the Prosecutor · 1959
Roses for the Prosecutor
★ 7.21959
MovieDramaComedy
April 1945. Because he stole two bars of chocolate, the soldier Rudi is sentenced to death by the court-martial judge Dr. Schramm. Rudi manages to escape from the firing squad at the last minute, and since the end of the war has been making a meager living as a street peddler. Years later, Dr. Schramm is now a respected public prosecutor. By chance, he runs into Rudi one day on the street. Afraid that Rudi will blow the whistle on him, Dr. Schramm wants to scare him out of town. He has Rudi arrested and bullied by the police.
The Indian ScarfThe Indian Scarf · 1963
The Indian Scarf
★ 6.81963
MovieCrimeThriller
When a wealthy man dies, his avaricious relatives look forward to inheriting all his money. However, he leaves a provision in his will that they all must spend a week together in his castle before they will be able to inherit anything. At the castle (which is cut off from the outside world), the relatives soon begin to be killed off one by one, each strangled with an Indian scarf.
Jerry Cotton: Tip Not IncludedJerry Cotton: Tip Not Included · 1966
Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included
★ 8.31966
MovieCrime
An elaborate bank robbery takes place and the gangsters succeed although the FBI had been warned. Jerry Cotton, who is considered accountable for this major failure, loses his badge over this. Being the man he is, Cotton doesn't let the evil-doers forget that he has unfinished business with them.

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