Harold Becker

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Harold Becker
Born (1928-09-25) September 25, 1928 (age 94)
Occupation(s) Film director, film producer
Awards Festival du Film Policier de Cognac Best Director Award Festival du Film Policier de Cognac Audience Award

Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928) is an American film and television director, producer, and photographer from New York City, associated with the New Hollywood movement and best known for his work in the thriller genre. [1] [2] His body of work includes films like The Onion Field , Taps , The Boost , Sea of Love , [3] Malice , City Hall [4] and Mercury Rising .

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Biography

After studying art and photography at the Pratt Institute, Becker began his career as a still photographer, [5] but later tried his hand at directing television commercials, short films and documentaries. Becker made his feature film debut in 1972 when he directed The Ragman's Daughter with Souter Harris. [6]

Becker won the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Gold Prize for his short film Ivanhoe Donaldson. [7]

Filmography

Feature films

Documentaries

Television

Music videos

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References

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