Peter Viertel

Writing

Peter Viertel

Born November 16, 1920 · Dresden, Germany

Died November 4, 2007 · aged 86

No biography available.

Known For

SaboteurSaboteur · 1942
Saboteur
★ 6.91942
MovieThrillerMystery
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
White Hunter, Black HeartWhite Hunter, Black Heart · 1990
White Hunter, Black Heart
★ 6.41990
MovieAdventureDrama
Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew. He eventually becomes obsessed with hunting down and killing one specific elephant.
The Old Man and the SeaThe Old Man and the Sea · 1958
The Old Man and the Sea
★ 6.51958
MovieAdventureDrama
Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
Beat the DevilBeat the Devil · 1953
Beat the Devil
★ 6.11953
MovieAdventureComedy
A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Decision Before DawnDecision Before Dawn · 1951
Decision Before Dawn
★ 6.81951
MovieWarAction
WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.
The Sun Also RisesThe Sun Also Rises · 1957
The Sun Also Rises
★ 5.81957
MovieDramaRomance
A group of disillusioned American expatriate writers live a dissolute, hedonistic lifestyle in 1920's France and Spain.
Five Miles to MidnightFive Miles to Midnight · 1962
Five Miles to Midnight
★ 5.91962
MovieThrillerDrama
American ex-Air Force man and current businessman Bob Macklin is married to the impoverished Italian-born Lisa. Bob’s jealousy and immaturity irks Lisa, who tells him she’s planning to file for a divorce before his plane departs on a business trip for Casablanca.
RoughshodRoughshod · 1949
Roughshod
★ 5.71949
MovieWestern
Rancher Clay and his brother, Steve, head out across the Sonora mountain pass, followed by Lednov, an ex-con seeking revenge on Clay for putting him behind bars. Clay and Steve unexpectedly cross paths with a group of dance hall girls -- including Mary, Marcia and Helen -- whose stagecoach has broken down, and help them get to the nearest ranch, where Lednov unfortunately catches up to Clay.

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Decision Before DawnDecision Before Dawn · 1951
Decision Before Dawn
★ 6.81951
MovieWarAction
WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.

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