Harold Becker

Infobox Actor


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Harold Becker is a film director and producer from New York.

Biography

After studying art and photography at the Pratt Institute, Becker began his career as a still photographer, [http://www.fandango.com/haroldbecker/filmography/p+81160 Harold Becker Filmography at Fandango.com] ] 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. [http://www.hollywood.com/celebrity/Harold_Becker/195717 Hollywood.com biography] ]

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. [ [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286-9553153.html Hollywood looks to remake 'Rififi'.] Publication Date: 19-AUG-05 ]

Recognition

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

References

External links

* http://www.filmreference.com/film/36/Harold-Becker.html
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