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Robert Siodmak (/ s i ˈ ɒ d. m æ k /; 8 August 1900 – 10 March 1973) was a German film director who also worked in the United States. He is best remembered as a thriller specialist [1] and for a series of films noir he made in the 1940s, such as The Killers (1946).
Learn about Robert Siodmak (1900-1973), a prolific and influential director of thrillers, noirs, and musicals. See his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, and photos on IMDb.
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- Dresden, Saxony, Germany
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- Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
May 8, 2024 · Robert Siodmak (born August 8, 1900, Dresden, Germany—died March 10, 1973, Locarno, Switzerland) was a German director who was known for his bleak film noirs, notably Phantom Lady (1944), The Killers (1946), and Criss Cross (1949).
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Dec 2, 2003 · A comprehensive biography and analysis of Robert Siodmak, a prolific and influential director of film noir thrillers in Hollywood. Learn about his disputed birthplace, his early collaborations with Ufa and Universal, and his stylistic contributions to the genre.
Oct 23, 2013 · His only alibi is the mysterious woman he met the night of the murder. His plucky secretary Ella Raines sets out to find the woman and clear his name. Working again with cinematographer Woody Bredell, Siodmak creates the kind of film that operates as a functioning definition of noir style.
Dec 2, 2008 · Learn about the life and work of Robert Siodmak, a German director who fled Nazi Germany and became a master of noir in Hollywood. Explore his early films in Berlin, his exile in France, his Hollywood successes, and his later projects in Germany.
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Mar 27, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Robert Siodmak, a German-born director who made some of the most influential film noirs in Hollywood. Discover his style, themes and key films, from The Killers to Criss Cross.
