Richard Brooks
Writing
- Born
- May 18, 1912 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- March 11, 1992 (age 79)
Richard Brooks (May 18, 1912 – March 11, 1992) was an American screenwriter, director, novelist and occasional producer. His outstanding works as director are Blackboard Jungle (1955); Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958); Elmer Gantry (1960) – for which he won an Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay); In Cold Blood (1967); and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977).
Brooks was one of the relatively few filmmakers whose careers bridged the transition from the classic studio system to the independent productions that marked the 1960s and beyond. He was also among the postwar writer-directors who made some of their best films as they struggled to break free of industry censorship. His legacy is that of a filmmaker who sought independence in a collaborative art and tried to bring his own vision to the screen.
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Known for
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
August 29, 1958
Key Largo
July 16, 1948
In Cold Blood
December 15, 1967
The Killers
August 30, 1946
The Professionals
November 1, 1966
Brute Force
July 16, 1947
Elmer Gantry
July 7, 1960
Crossfire
August 15, 1947
Blackboard Jungle
March 25, 1955
Sweet Bird of Youth
March 21, 1962
Bite the Bullet
September 26, 1975
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
October 19, 1977
Behind the camera41
- 1985Fever Pitch Writer, Director
- 1982Wrong Is Right Writer, Director, Producer
- 1977Looking for Mr. Goodbar Director, Screenplay
- 1975Bite the Bullet Writer, Director, Producer
- 1971$ Director, Writer
- 1969The Happy Ending Producer, Director, Writer
- 1967In Cold Blood Director, Screenplay
- 1966The Professionals Producer, Director, Screenplay
- 1965Lord Jim Director, Producer, Writer
- 1962Sweet Bird of Youth