Writing

Robert Getchell

Born December 6, 1936 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Died October 21, 2017 · aged 80

Robert Getchell (December 6, 1936 - October 21, 2017) was an American screenwriter. He is probably best known for writing Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and creating the Sitcom Alice.

Known For

The ClientThe Client · 1994
The Client
6.71994
MovieDramaThriller
A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.
This Boy's LifeThis Boy's Life · 1993
This Boy's Life
7.11993
MovieDrama
When a son and mother move to Seattle in hopes for a better life, the mother meets a seemingly polite man. Things go south when the man turns out to be abusive, endangering their lives. As the mother struggles to maintain hope in an impossible situation, the son has plans to escape.
Point of No ReturnPoint of No Return · 1993
Point of No Return
6.21993
MovieActionCrime
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
Alice Doesn't Live Here AnymoreAlice Doesn't Live Here Anymore · 1974
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
7.01974
MovieRomanceDrama
After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
Mommie DearestMommie Dearest · 1981
Mommie Dearest
6.41981
MovieDrama
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams · 1985
Sweet Dreams
6.41985
MovieDramaMusic
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Bound for GloryBound for Glory · 1976
Bound for Glory
6.91976
MovieMusicDrama
A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.
StellaStella · 1990
Stella
5.81990
MovieRomanceDrama
Barmaid Stella Claire and blueblood Stephen Dallas have very little in common -- except they've fallen in love. When their relationship fails, Stella decides to raise the child they had, Jenny, alone. But Jenny and Stella are far from the perfect mother-daughter pair.

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