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Alexander Singer
Born April 18, 1928 · New York City, New York, USA
Died December 28, 2020 · aged 92
Alexander Singer (born 18 April 1928, in New York City, New York, died 28 December, 2020) was an American director. He began his career behind the camera in 1951 as a cinematographer on the short documentary Day of the Fight, directed by his high school friend Stanley Kubrick. Singer turned to directing a decade later with the film A Cold Wind in August. Although he directed other films, such as …
Known For
The Killing · 1956The Killing
★ 7.61956
MovieCrimeThriller
Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.
Killer's Kiss · 1955Killer's Kiss
★ 6.31955
MovieThrillerCrime
Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
Captain Apache · 1971Captain Apache
★ 4.71971
MovieWestern
The title character is a US army Captain of Native American descent who is asked to investigate the murder of an Indian agent. His only clue is "April morning", the last words spoken by the victim. Can he unravel the mystery before the clock runs out?
Psyche 59 · 1964Psyche 59
★ 6.41964
MovieDramaMystery
An industrialist's wife tries to remember the shocking sight that made her blind.
Day of the Fight · 1951Day of the Fight
★ 5.81951
MovieDocumentary
Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.
Love Has Many Faces · 1965Love Has Many Faces
★ 5.21965
MovieDrama
A woman lives in Acapulco with moochers and a husband who married her for her money.
The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant · 1975The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant
★ 8.01975
MovieDramaTV Movie
A young doctor fresh out of medical school takes a job at a big-city hospital, and on his first day finds himself making life-and-death decisions.
A Cold Wind in August · 1961A Cold Wind in August
★ 5.31961
MovieDramaRomance
An older woman gets involved with her young neighbor.
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