James Lee Barrett
James Lee Barrett (born November 19, 1929 in Charlotte , North Carolina , † October 15, 1989 in Templeton , California ) was an American screenwriter and producer .
Life
James Lee Barrett grew up in Charlotte. Before he became a screenwriter, he was with the United States Marine Corps , which is what his first film, The Murder of a Sand Flea, also refers to. At the age of 59 he died of complications from cancer .
Filmography (selection)
- 1957: The DI
- 1959: On the Beach
- 1964: The Truth About Spring
- 1965: The Greatest Story Ever Told (The Greatest Story Ever Told)
- 1965: The Man from the Great River (Shenandoah)
- 1968: Bandolero ( Bandolero!)
- 1968: The Green Berets (The Green Berets)
- 1969: The Undefeated (The Undefeated)
- 1970: ... tick ... tick ... tick ...
- 1970: Shooting starts at midnight (The Cheyenne Social Club)
- 1971: Something Big
- 1971: The Merciless (Fools' Parade)
- 1977: Smokey and the Bandit (Smokey and the Bandit)
- 1978: Stubby Pringle's Christmas
- 1979: Wild Horse Hank
- 1979: Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
- 1980 , died the day on which Christ (The Day Christ Died)
- 1980: Belle Starr
- 1980: Angel City
- 1986: Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo
- 1986: Escape in Chains (The Defiant Ones)
- 1986: Hell trip to Lordsburg (Stagecoach)
- 1987: Poker Alice
- 1988: Jesse
Awards
- 1975: Tony Award for the best book in a musical
Web links
- James Lee Barrett in theInternet Movie Database(English)
- http://www.answers.com/topic/james-lee-barrett
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Barrett, James Lee |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter and producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 19, 1929 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Charlotte , North Carolina , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 15, 1989 |
| Place of death | Templeton , California , United States |