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The Fly (1958) -- A scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device.

Overview

Date of Birth:
10 October 1924, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia more
Date of Death:
7 September 1994, Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland more
Trivia:
Biological father of Petra Barrett Brando, who was adopted by Marlon Brando more
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Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations more
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Joe Dante Classic Film Festival Now At New Beverly Cinema, L.A.
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Filmography

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Writer
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- 1. "Noble House" (1988)   (novel) 1988 - 7.9 (459)
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  • James Clavell's Noble House
- 2. Tai-Pan (1986)   (novel) 1986 - 5.2 (698)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Tai-Pan (USA: complete title)
- 3. The Children's Story (1982) (TV) (novel) 1982 - 7.6 (20)
- 4. "Shogun" (1980)   (unknown episodes) 1980 - 8.3 (3,211)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Shogun
- 5. Shogun (1980/I) (TV)   (novel) 1980 - 7.6 (1,838)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Shogun (USA: complete title)
- 6. To Sir, with Love (1974) (TV) (screenplay) 1974 - -
- 7. The Last Valley (1970) (writer) 1970 - 7.1 (972)
- 8. The Sweet and the Bitter (1967)   (writer) 1967 - -
AKAs:
  • Savage Justice (USA)
  • The Bitter and the Sweet (Canada: English title)
- 9. To Sir, with Love (1967) (written for the screen by) 1967 - 7.5 (5,049)
- 10. King Rat (1965) (novel) 1965 - 7.6 (1,517)
- 11. The Satan Bug (1965) (screenplay) 1965 - 6.0 (811)
- 12. 633 Squadron (1964)   (screenplay) 1964 - 6.4 (1,047)
AKAs:
  • Squadron 633
- 13. The Great Escape (1963) (screenplay) 1963 - 8.4 (55,734)
- 14. "Whiplash" (1960)   (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 8.6 (16)
- 15. Walk Like a Dragon (1960) (writer) 1960 - 6.2 (64)
- 16. "Men Into Space" (1959)   (2 episodes, 1959) 1959 - 7.3 (35)
AKAs:
  • Space Challenge (USA: syndication title)
- 17. Five Gates to Hell (1959) (writer) 1959 - 5.2 (46)
- 18. Watusi (1959)   (writer) 1959 - 5.9 (81)
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  • The Quest for King Solomon's Mines (USA: alternative title)
- 19. The Fly (1958) (writer) 1958 - 7.0 (4,984)
Producer
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- 1. "Noble House" (1988)   (executive producer) 1988 - 7.9 (459)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Noble House
- 2. The Children's Story (1982) (TV) (producer) 1982 - 7.6 (20)
- 3. "Shogun" (1980)   executive producer (unknown episodes) 1980 - 8.3 (3,211)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Shogun
- 4. Shogun (1980/I) (TV)   (executive producer) 1980 - 7.6 (1,838)
AKAs:
  • James Clavell's Shogun (USA: complete title)
- 5. The Last Valley (1970) (producer) 1970 - 7.1 (972)
- 6. Where's Jack? (1969) (producer) 1969 - 5.4 (69)
- 7. The Sweet and the Bitter (1967)   (producer) 1967 - -
AKAs:
  • Savage Justice (USA)
  • The Bitter and the Sweet (Canada: English title)
- 8. To Sir, with Love (1967) (producer) 1967 - 7.5 (5,049)
- 9. The Great Escape (1963) (producer) (uncredited) 1963 - 8.4 (55,734)
- 10. Walk Like a Dragon (1960) (producer) 1960 - 6.2 (64)
- 11. Five Gates to Hell (1959) (producer) 1959 - 5.2 (46)
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Children's Story (1982) (TV) 1982 - 7.6 (20)
- 2. The Last Valley (1970) 1970 - 7.1 (972)
- 3. Where's Jack? (1969) 1969 - 5.4 (69)
- 4. The Sweet and the Bitter (1967)   1967 - -
AKAs:
  • Savage Justice (USA)
  • The Bitter and the Sweet (Canada: English title)
- 5. To Sir, with Love (1967) 1967 - 7.5 (5,049)
- 6. "Ripcord" (1961)   (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.5 (45)
- 7. "The Rifleman" (1958)   (2 episodes, 1960-1961) 1961 - 8.1 (408)
- 8. Walk Like a Dragon (1960) 1960 - 6.2 (64)
- 9. Five Gates to Hell (1959) 1959 - 5.2 (46)
Self
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- 1. "Hollywood U.K." (1993)   Himself - Contributor (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.5 (6)
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Other Works:
Best known for his "Asian Saga" novels: King Rat, Tai-Pan, Shogun, Noble House, Whirlwind and Gai-Jin. Also wrote The Children's Story. more
Genres:
Drama | Adventure | War | History more
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