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Robert Burgess Aldrich (August 9, 1918 – December 5, 1983) was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. An iconoclastic and maverick auteur [1] working in many genres during the Golden Age of Hollywood, he directed mainly films noir, war movies, westerns and dark melodramas with Gothic overtones.
Robert Aldrich. Director: Emperor of the North. Robert Aldrich entered the film industry in 1941 when he got a job as a production clerk at RKO Radio Pictures. He soon worked his way up to script clerk, then became an assistant director, a production manager and an associate producer.
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- World for Ransom (1954) Singapore. A kidnapped scientist – “One of the few men on earth with the secret of the atomic bomb” – on sale to the highest bidder, western or commie.
- Apache (1954) The first of many battles waged along ideological lines to be found in the Aldrich canon, Apache remains one of the most complex interrogations of Native American integration to be found in the western genre.
- Kiss Me Deadly (1955) That opening. A woman in the middle of the road – hysterical, fresh out the “laughing house”. Her gasping for breath as the credits roll backwards.
- Autumn Leaves (1956) Women aren’t a common fixture in Aldrich’s cinema. When they do take centre-stage, as in his trio of 60s pictures, they’re characterised as grotesques.
Jun 15, 2022 · Attack (1956): One of Aldrich’s most acidic anti-war films — the U.S. Army was incensed by the script and refused to participate in any way — tells the story of a cowardly infantry captain ...
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Apache (1954) Passed | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. Refusing to let himself be re-settled on a Florida reservation, Massai, an Apache warrior, escapes his captors and returns to his homeland to become a peaceful farmer. Director: Robert Aldrich | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson.
May 24, 2024 · This list celebrates the best movies directed by Aldrich, showcasing his versatility across various genres including thrillers, war dramas, and action-packed adventures. Whether you're a film buff or just looking for some top-tier movie recommendations, this roundup of Robert Aldrich's greatest works is sure to pique your interest.
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10 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Kiss Me Deadly. 1955 1h 46m Approved. 7.5 (22K) Rate. A doomed female hitchhiker pulls Mike Hammer into a deadly whirlpool of intrigue, revolving around a mysterious "great whatsit". Director Robert Aldrich Stars Ralph Meeker Albert Dekker Paul Stewart. 2. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? 1962 2h 14m Approved.
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