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. His body of work includes films like ''
The Onion Field
''The Onion Field'' is a 1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh, a sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department, chronicling the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals during a traffic stop and the subsequent m ...
'', ''
Taps'', ''
The Boost'', ''
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'', ''
City Hall
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'' and ''
Mercury Rising''.
Biography
After studying art and photography at the
Pratt Institute
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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.
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Becker won the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival
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Gold Prize for his short film ''Ivanhoe Donaldson''.
Filmography
Feature films
*'' The Ragman's Daughter'' (1972) - also producer
*''The Onion Field
''The Onion Field'' is a 1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh, a sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department, chronicling the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals during a traffic stop and the subsequent m ...
'' (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)
*''Vision Quest
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Individual Indigenous cultures have their own names for their rites of passage. "Vision quest" is an English ...
'' (1985)
*'' The Big Town'' (1987)
*'' The Boost'' (1988) - also co-executive producer
*''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 ...
'' (1989)
*'' Malice'' (1993) - also producer
*''City Hall
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'' (1996) - also producer
*'' Mercury Rising'' (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 divorce ...
'' (2001) - also producer
*'' Vengeance: A Love Story'' (2017) - executive producer only
Documentaries
* '' Blind Gary Davis'' (1964) - short film
*''Ivanhoe Donaldson'' (1964)
Television
* '' Masters of Science Fiction'' (2007, 1 episode)
Music videos
* " Crazy for You" (1985) - Madonna
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* "Gambler
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" (1985) - Madonna
References
External links
Harold Becker Official Website
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Film producers from New York (state)
1928 births
Living people
Film directors from New York City