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- The Invaders1967
- Guns of the Magnificent Seven1969
- Angel Baby1961
- Attack on the Iron Coast1968
- The Death of Richie1977
- Gidget Goes to Rome1963
- Hell Boats1970
- 79 Park Avenue1977
- The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story1988
- Because They're Young1960
- The Burglar1957
- Celebrity1984
- Right to Die1987
- The Chase1991
- The Case Against Brooklyn1958
- The Strangers in 7A1972
- A Little Game1971
- A Death of Innocence1971
Best-known for his "Gidget" films and a prolific specialist in made-for-TV movies. Brought to Hollywood by Columbia Pictures boss Harry Cohn on the strength of The Burglar (1957) , a low-budget film noir, shot on location in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
- Director, Producer
- September 20, 1925
- Paul Wendkos
- November 12, 2009
He directed a TV movie for Columbia about Jesse James, Bitter Heritage (1958) and episodes of Behind Closed Doors (1958). Wendkos directed another for Schneer, the war movie Tarawa Beachhead (1958). He had a massive hit with the teen film Gidget (1959) starring Sandra Dee , Cliff Robertson and James Darren.
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- November 12, 2009 (aged 84), Malibu, California
- Abraham Paul Wendkos, September 20, 1925, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 12, 2009 · Paul Wendkos (September 20, 1922; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – November 12, 2009; Malibu, California) was an American television and film director.
1 hr 30 min. G. Drama · War. Watch Paul Wendkos's movies and TV shows for free. Stream Good Against Evil, Battle of the Coral Sea, Guns Of The Magnificent Seven now on Tubi.
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Paul Wendkos. Highest Rated: 100% The Burglar (1957) Lowest Rated: 55% Gidget (1959) Birthday: Sep 20, 1925. Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Capable technician who directed...
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