Harold Becker
Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928 in New York , New York ) is an American film director .
Live and act
He studied at the Pratt Institute in New York and worked as a photographer and designer. He later directed short films and commercials, followed by documentaries. Becker made his first film, Blind Gary Davis , in 1964, a documentary about Blind Gary Davis in black and white. It was 15 years before his first feature film Murder in the Onion Field , with James Woods in the leading role.
The highlight of his work so far is Sea of Love - Melody of Death with Al Pacino in the lead role.
Filmography (selection)
- 1964: Blind Gary Davis
- 1967: Sighet, Sighet
- 1972: The Ragman's Daughter
- 1979: The Onion Field ( The Onion Field )
- 1980: Riveting Among Themselves ( The Black Marble )
- 1981: The Cadets of Bunker Hill ( Taps )
- 1985: Crazy for You ( Vision Quest )
- 1988: The Price of Success ( The Boost )
- 1989: Sea of Love - Melody of Death ( Sea of Love )
- 1993: Malice - An Intrigue ( Malice )
- 1996: City Hall
- 1998: The Mercury Puzzle ( Mercury Rising )
- 2001: Deadly Trust ( Domestic Disturbance )
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Web links
- Harold Becker in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Becker, Harold |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 25, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , USA |