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Nov 12, 2009 · From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paul Wendkos (September 20, 1922; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – November 12, 2009; Malibu, California) was an American television and film director. Following wartime service in the US Navy and attending Columbia University on the GI Bill Wendkos made his first feature, a documentary on a school for the blind called Dark Interlude in 1953. Wendkos's ...
Nov 12, 2009 · Biography. Capable technician who directed episodes of TV's "Naked City" and "Mr. Novak" and made several documentaries before moving on to feature work in 1957. Wendkos' first film was "The Burglar," an off-beat film noir which has generated some cult interest, partly thanks to an atypically restrained performance by Jayne Mansfield.
Nov 12, 2009 · Film profile for Paul Wendkos, Director, born 20 September 1922. Films include The Mephisto Waltz, Guns of the Magnificent Seven, and The Burglar
Attack on the Iron Coast: Directed by Paul Wendkos. With Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd, Mark Eden. During World War II, a commando leader named Major Jamie Wilson leads a group of soldiers on a suicide mission to destroy a Nazi naval stronghold on the French coast.
Paul Wendkos was born on September 20, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970), Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) and Gidget (1959). He was married to Ruth Burnat and Lin Bolen. He died on November 12, 2009 in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Novel. James Gunn. Writer. Director Paul Wendkos' 1960 film adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High", about an idealistic young high-school teacher dealing with over-sexed and troubled teenagers, is notable for its casting of newcomer Dick Clark in the starring role. Others in the cast include Tuesday Weld, Michael Callan, Victoria ...
The Bad Seed (1985 film) Battle of the Coral Sea (film) Because They're Young. Betrayal (1978 film) Bitter Heritage. Blind Faith (miniseries) Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife. The Brotherhood of the Bell. The Burglar (1957 film)
