Directing
László Benedek
Born March 5, 1905 · Budapest, Hungary
Died March 11, 1992 · aged 87
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia László Benedek (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈlaːsloː ˈbɛnɛdɛk]; March 5, 1905 – March 11, 1992; sometimes Laslo Benedek) was a Hungarian-born film director and cinematographer, most notable for directing The Wild One (1953). Born in Budapest, he worked as a writer and editor in Hungarian cinema until World War II. Louis B. Mayer helped the Jewish Benedek escap…
Known For
The Wild One · 1953The Wild One
★ 6.51953
MovieDramaCrime
The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.
Bengal Brigade · 1954Bengal Brigade
★ 5.21954
MovieWarAdventure
Year 1856, British India. Capt. Jeffrey Claybourne is severely punished after disobeying an order. Feeling unworthy of his fiancée Vivian Morrow, the daughter of his superior officer, Claybourne leaves the army until he could regain his reputation. When the Rajah Karam launches an attack on the British forces in India, Claybourne finds a chance at redemption.
The Night Visitor · 1971The Night Visitor
★ 6.51971
MovieThrillerMystery
An insane Swedish farmer escapes from an asylum to get revenge on his sister, her husband and others.
The Kissing Bandit · 1948The Kissing Bandit
★ 5.21948
MovieWesternComedy
Ricardo, the milquetoast son of a Mexican bandit, would rather lead a quiet life in Boston. But the family would rather that he follow in his father's footsteps and become "The Kissing Bandit".
Death of a Salesman · 1951Death of a Salesman
★ 7.01951
MovieDrama
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
Children, Mother, and the General · 1955Children, Mother, and the General
★ 6.41955
MovieWarDrama
As Germany's fortunes in the latter part of World War II wane, several young boys, in their enthusiasm to do something "for the fatherland", volunteer to fight with the German army in the East. Horrified at the news that their children left for the Russian front, the boys' mothers begin a desperate effort to get their sons back.
Namu, the Killer Whale · 1966Namu, the Killer Whale
★ 5.31966
MovieDramaFamily
Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!
Port of New York · 1949Port of New York
★ 4.91949
MovieCrimeDrama
Two narcotics agents go after a gang of murderous drug dealers who use ships docking at the New York harbor to smuggle in their contraband.
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