American cinematographer, originally from Germany. At fourteen, Bode came to the United States, where he was schooled at the University of Vermont. An avid photographer, he taught combat photography and made training films while serving with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Following his military service... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2001 Speaking of Sex (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
2000 Boys and Girls (as Ralf Bode)
 
1999 Annie (TV movie) (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1999 Last Rites (TV movie) (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1999 The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer (TV movie) (as Ralf Bode)
 
1997 Cinderella (TV movie) (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1997/I Hacks
 
1997 A Simple Wish (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1997 Women Without Implants (short)
 
1995 A Streetcar Named Desire (TV movie)
 
1995 The Big Green (as Ralf Bode)
 
1994 Safe Passage
 
1994 Don Juan DeMarco (as Ralf Bode)
 
1994 Bad Girls (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1993 Gypsy (TV movie)
 
1993 The Nutcracker
 
1993 Made in America
 
1993 Spic-O-Rama (TV movie) (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1992 Love Field (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1992 Leaving Normal (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1991 The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (TV special) (as Ralf Bode)
 
1991 One Good Cop (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1991 The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (TV documentary) (as Ralf Bode)
 
1989 Uncle Buck (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1989 Cousins (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1988 Distant Thunder (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1988 The Accused (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1987 The Big Town
 
1986 The Whoopee Boys (as Ralf Bode)
 
1985 Bring on the Night (documentary)
 
1984 Firstborn (director of photography)
 
1983 Gorky Park (director of photography)
 
1982 A Little Sex (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1981 Raggedy Man (as Ralf Bode)
 
1980 Dressed to Kill (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1980 Coal Miner's Daughter (director of photography)
 
1979 Rich Kids (director of photography)
 
1978 The Force Beyond (documentary) (as Ralf Bode)
 
1977 Saturday Night Fever (director of photography)
 
1975 SOS: Screw on the Screen (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1975 Fore Play (director of photography)
 
1975 Saturday Night at the Baths (director of photography / as Ralf Bode)
 
1974 There Is No 13
 
1972 The Stoolie (as Ralf Bode)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (10 titles)
1998 The Proposition (additional photographer - as Ralf Bode)
 
1989 The Plot Against Harry (electrician - as Ralf Bode)
 
1976 Rocky (director of photography: second unit - uncredited)
 
1976 Great Performances (TV series) (lighting designer - 1 episode)
Ah, Wilderness! (1976) (lighting designer - as Ralf Bode)
 
1975 SOS: Screw on the Screen (camera operator - as Ralf Bode)
 
1975 Saturday Night at the Baths (camera operator - as Ralf Bode)
 
1971 Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? (electrician - as Ralph Boda)
 
1971 Cry Uncle (lighting director)
 
1970 Joe (gaffer - as Ralf Bode)
 
1992 Love Field (second unit director - as Ralf Bode)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1987 Critical Condition
Judge
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1978 Moment by Moment (technical advisor)
 
Show ShowProduction Manager (1 title)
1975 Saturday Night at the Baths (post production supervisor - as Ralf Bode)
 

Related Videos

Speaking of Sex -- To save their marriage, a sexually frustrated couple (Jay Mohr and Melora Walters) tries visiting a counselor, psychologist, and their lawyers. Dressed to Kill -- Liz' cab driver helps her get away from her assailant. Don Juan DeMarco -- Trailer: #2
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Personal Details


Alternate Names:

Ralph Boda | Ralf Bode
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Trivia:

Had been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 1982. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries