| Harold Becker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 Sep 1928 New York City |
| Years active | 1972 - Present |
| Spouse(s) | Susie Becker |
Harold Becker is a film director and producer from New York.
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Biography
After studying art and photography at the Pratt Institute, Becker began his career as a still photographer, [1] but later tried his hand at directing television commercials, short films and documentaries. Becker made his film debut in 1972 when he directed The Ragman's Daughter along with Souter Harris. [2]
Filmography
- The Ragman's Daughter (1972) (with Souter Harris)
- The Onion Field (1979)
- The Black Marble (1980)
- Taps (1981)
- Vision Quest (1985)
- The Boost (1988)
- Sea of Love (1989)
- Malice (directed and produced) (1993)
- Bodily Harm (1993)
- City Hall (directed and produced) (1996)
- Mercury Rising (1998)
- Solo (1999)
- Domestic Disturbance (directed and produced) (2001)
- Rififi (remake of the 1955 original, slated to be released in 2009, starring Al Pacino. [3]
Recognition
Becker won the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Gold Prize for his short film Ivanhoe Donaldson.
References
- ^ Harold Becker Filmography at Fandango.com
- ^ Hollywood.com biography
- ^ Hollywood looks to remake 'Rififi'. Publication Date: 19-AUG-05
External links
- http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Harold-Becker.html
- Harold Becker at the Internet Movie Database
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