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8. The Misfits (1961) The Misfits stands out in Russell Metty’s impressive filmography as a poignant and visually arresting masterpiece. With its story set in the waning days of the Old West, Metty’s cinematography captures the sprawling Nevada landscapes and the complex emotions of its characters with equal finesse.
Russell Metty, A.S.C. (September 20, 1906 – April 28, 1978) was an American cinematographer who won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, for the 1960 film Spartacus. Metty's career began around 1925 as an assistant with Standard Film Laboratory, who was then was hired by Paramount Pictures working in the camera department.
Jul 15, 2021 · Born September 20, 1906, in Los Angeles, California, Russell Metty first worked in the film industry as a lab technician, becoming an apprentice cameraman for Paramount in 1929. He then became a lighting cameraman at RKO. His first credit as cinematographer was for 1934’s West of the Pecos. Metty’s first major film of note as […]
'[Charlton Heston on Russell Metty] Russ Metty is unquestionably one of the great cameramen. He is nearly the only one of them who is also fast.'
Russell Metty's four-decade span as one of Hollywood's top cinematographers was highlighted by his Academy Award for Best Color Cinematography on Spartacus (1960). That honor, however, only scratches the surface of his career.
Dec 16, 2017 · David E. Williams. Russell Metty, ASC. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and photographed by Russell Metty, ASC, the historical epic Spartacus (1960) was one of the most expensive films produced in Hollywood at that time, with a budget exceeding $12 million. ($100 million in adjusted U.S. dollars.) Starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Jean Simmons ...
Russell Metty was an American cinematographer who worked on over 100 films during his career. He is best known for his work on the classic films Spartacus (1960) and Touch of Evil (1958). Metty was born in Los Angeles, California on September 20, 1906.
