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Martin Ritt (1914–1990)

Martin Ritt, one of the best and most sensitive American filmmakers of all time, was a director, actor and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was born in New York City. His films reflect, like almost none other, a profound and intimate humane vision of his characters. He originally attended and played football for Elon College in ... See full bio »
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Known For

Hud
Hud Director
(1963)
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold Director
(1965)
Norma Rae
Norma Rae Director
(1979)
Cross Creek
Cross Creek Director
(1983)
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Filmography

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 1987 Nuts
 1983 Cross Creek
 1981 Back Roads
 1979 Norma Rae
 1976 The Front
 1974 Conrack
 1972 Sounder
 1967 Hombre
 1964 The Outrage
 1963 Hud
 1961 Paris Blues
 1957 The Alcoa Hour (TV Series) (1 episode)
- No License to Kill (1957)
 1953 The Plymouth Playhouse (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Split Second (1953)
 1951 Starlight Theatre (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Act of God Nonwithstanding (1951)
 1950-1951 Somerset Maugham TV Theatre (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Of Human Bondage (1951)
- The Creative Impulse (1950)
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Other Works:

Stage Play: Yellow Jack. Historical drama. Historical drama (This production, arguably a revival, is a shortened version of the original, put together by the actors in "Winged Victory." They gave one performance of the play, inviting critics and other members of the armed forces). Written by Sidney Howard. In collaboration with Paul De ... See more »

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1 Print Biography | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Pfc. Martin Ritt
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Personal Quote:

[on Sally Field] Sally is one of the best, perhaps the best, actress I've ever worked with. Her rushes on Norma Rae (1979) were so good that I found myself crying over some of the more dramatic scenes. She's simply astounding. See more »

Trivia:

While blacklisted, he earned a living as an acting teacher at the Actors Studio. See more »

Nickname:

Marty

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