Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928) is an American film and television director, producer, and photographer from New York City, associated with the

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movement and best known for his work in the thriller genre. His body of work includes films like '' The Onion Field'', '' Taps'', ''

The Boost ''The Boost'' is a 1988 American drama film directed by Harold Becker and based on the book '' Ludes: A Ballad of the Drug and the Dream '' by Ben Stein. It stars James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill, June Chandler and Amanda Blake ...

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Sea of Love Sea of Love may refer to * ''Sea of Love'' (film), a 1989 American thriller film * "Sea of Love" (Phil Phillips song), a 1959 song by Phil Phillips and The Twilights, covered by many performers * "Sea of Love" (The National song), 2013 * ''The S ...

'', '' Malice'', ''

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Mercury Rising ''Mercury Rising'' is a 1998 American action thriller film starring Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin. Directed by Harold Becker, the movie is based on Ryne Douglas Pearson's 1996 novel originally published as ''Simple Simon'', which was the worki ...

''.

Biography

After studying art and photography at the

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, Becker began his career as a still photographer, 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.Hollywood.com biography
/ref> Becker won the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Gold Prize for his short film ''Ivanhoe Donaldson''.

Filmography

Feature films

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The Ragman's Daughter ''The Ragman's Daughter'' is a 1972 British romantic crime–drama film directed by Harold Becker and adapted by Alan Sillitoe from his short story of the same name. It was Becker's first film during the 1970s and stars Simon Rouse and, in her ...

'' (1972) - also producer *'' The Onion Field'' (1979) *''

The Black Marble ''The Black Marble'' is a 1980 mystery/romantic comedy film directed by Harold Becker and starring Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss and Harry Dean Stanton. It is based on the 1978 novel by Joseph Wambaugh. Plot Pragmatic Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman ...

'' (1980) *'' Taps'' (1981) *''

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'' (1985) *'' The Big Town'' (1987) *''

'' (1988) - also co-executive producer *''

'' (1989) *'' Malice'' (1993) - also producer *''

'' (1996) - also producer *''

'' (1998) *''

Domestic Disturbance ''Domestic Disturbance'' is a 2001 American psychological thriller film directed by Harold Becker and starring John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, Teri Polo, Steve Buscemi, and Matt O'Leary. Plot In Southport, Maryland, Susan Morrison, recently divor ...

'' (2001) - also producer *'' Vengeance: A Love Story'' (2017) - executive producer only

Documentaries

* '' Blind Gary Davis'' (1964) - short film *''Ivanhoe Donaldson'' (1964) *''Sighet, Sighet'' (1967) - short film

Television

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'' (2007, 1 episode)

Music videos

* " Crazy for You" (1985) -

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" (1985) - Madonna

References

External links

Harold Becker Official Website
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