Richard Murphy

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Richard Murphy

Writing May 8, 1912

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist…

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Compulsion

Compulsion

7.1 1959 Movie
Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets

6.9 1950 Movie
Felony Squad

Felony Squad

6.5 1966 TV Show
The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats

6.3 1953 Movie
Broken Lance

Broken Lance

6.5 1954 Movie
Boomerang!

Boomerang!

7.1 1947 Movie
Cry of the City

Cry of the City

6.7 1948 Movie
The House on Telegraph Hill

The House on Telegraph Hill

6.4 1951 Movie
The Wackiest Ship in the Army

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

6.2 1960 Movie
You're in the Navy Now

You're in the Navy Now

5.5 1951 Movie
Les Miserables

Les Miserables

5.5 1952 Movie
The Kidnapping of the President

The Kidnapping of the President

4.6 1980 Movie

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Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1980
    The Kidnapping of the President

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1979
    Voltus 5

    Movie Big Bert Armstrong (voice)

  3. 1967
    The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk

    Movie Adaptation

  4. 1966
    Felony Squad

    TV show Creator

  5. 1960
    The Wackiest Ship in the Army

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1959
    The Last Angry Man

    Movie Adaptation

  7. 1959
    Compulsion

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1955
    Three Stripes in the Sun

    Movie Director

  9. 1954
    Broken Lance

    Movie Screenplay

  10. 1953
    The Desert Rats

    Movie Writer

  11. 1952
    Les Miserables

    Movie Writer

  12. 1951
    The House on Telegraph Hill

    Movie Additional Writing

  13. 1951
    You're in the Navy Now

    Movie Writer

  14. 1950
    Panic in the Streets

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1949
    Slattery's Hurricane

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1948
    Cry of the City

    Movie Screenplay

More credits
  1. 1948
    Deep Waters

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1947
    Boomerang!

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1942
    Wrecking Crew

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1942
    X Marks the Spot

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1942
    Wildcat

    Movie Writer

  6. 1942
    I Live on Danger

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1942
    The Cyclone Kid

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1942
    Jesse James, Jr.

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1941
    Flying Blind

    Movie Screenplay

  10. 1941
    The Singing Hill

    Movie Writer

  11. 1941
    The Apache Kid

    Movie Story

  12. 1941
    Back in the Saddle

    Movie Writer

  13. 1938
    Life in Sometown, U.S.A.

    Movie Writer