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Harry Keller

Born February 22, 1913 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died January 19, 1987 · aged 73

Harry Keller was an American film editor, producer, and director known for his work in Westerns and action films. Born in Los Angeles, he began his career as a film editor in the 1930s, working on numerous projects before transitioning to directing in the 1950s. Keller directed films such as The Unguarded Moment (1956) and Quantez (1957). In 1958, he was tasked by Universal Pictures with directing…

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Touch of EvilTouch of Evil · 1958
Touch of Evil
★ 7.71958
MovieCrimeThriller
A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.
StripesStripes · 1981
Stripes
★ 6.61981
MovieActionComedy
Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey. After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
Texas Across the RiverTexas Across the River · 1966
Texas Across the River
★ 5.61966
MovieComedyWestern
The Louisiana wedding of debutante Phoebe Ann Naylor to Don Andrea de Baldasar, El Duce de la Casala is stopped by the Cavalry over a matter of honor. Don Andrea flees across the river to Texas, where he meets up with Sam Hollis and his Indian sidekick, Kronk, who are carrying rifles to the town of Moccasin Flats. Don Andrea rescues an Indian maiden, Lonetta, tames some longhorns, competes with Sam for Phoebe's affections, eludes a Comanche war party and the cavalry and ultimately saves the town and gets his girl.
Stir CrazyStir Crazy · 1980
Stir Crazy
★ 6.51980
MovieComedyCrime
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
I Captured the King of the LeprechaunsI Captured the King of the Leprechauns · 1959
I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
★ 9.01959
MovieFamilyTV Movie
Behind the scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
Hanky PankyHanky Panky · 1982
Hanky Panky
★ 5.31982
MovieMysteryAction
Naïve Michael Jordon is drawn into a web of government secrets when a girl carrying a mysterious package gets into a taxi with him. When she's later murdered, Michael becomes the chief suspect and goes on the run.
The Unguarded MomentThe Unguarded Moment · 1956
The Unguarded Moment
★ 6.51956
MovieCrimeDrama
A high-school music teacher is the victim of a student who writes indecent notes and assaults women.
Man AfraidMan Afraid · 1957
Man Afraid
★ 6.01957
MovieCrimeDrama
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.

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Texas John SlaughterTexas John Slaughter · 1958
Texas John Slaughter
★ 5.01958
SeriesWesternDrama
Texas John Slaughter is a television series run from 1958 to 1961 as part of the Wonderful World of Disney, starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his costume for the series. The beginning theme song for the series included the lines: "Texas John Slaughter made 'em do what they oughta, and if they didn't, they died." Tryon later became a novelist. John Vivyan appeared twice on the series in the role of dishonest rancher Jason Hemp and a third time in an uncredited part. Other co-stars were Darryl Hickman and Bing Russell. Chris Alcaide and Judson Pratt appeared as an outlaw and as Colonel Cooper, respectively, in the segment "Ambush in Laredo". The series appeared in re-runs on the Disney Channel's classic program block "Disney Drive-In" which was later known as "Vault Disney".

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