Robert Siodmak (1900–1973)


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The director Robert Siodmak (which he insisted, be pronounced 'See-odd-mack') was a masterful film maker who successfully blended the techniques of German Expressionism with contemporary styles of American film, particularly film noir, in the process creating a handful of moody, sometimes chilling, and always memorable motion pictures. Though born... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

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(1957)
Tappajat Director
(1946)
Rotat Director
(1955)
(1959)

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 1958 Mord nach Maß (TV Movie)
 1957-1958 O.S.S. (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Operation Eel (1958)
 1955 Rotat
 1954 Suurta peliä
 1950 Karkoitettu
 1949 Synnin pesä
 1946 Pimeä peili
 1946 Tappajat
 1946 Kierreportaat
 1944 Tuli ja tuhka
 1944 Cobra-saari
 1944 Aavenainen
 1939 Frères corses (uncredited)
 1938 Uhkavaatimus (uncredited)
 1936 Parisian Life
 1936 Mister Flow
 1936 Unohtumaton loppusävel (supervising director)
 1932/II Quick
 1932/I Quick
 1932 Tumultes
 1930 Abschied
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Other Works:

Radio: Introduced a "Screen Directors Playhouse" broadcast of "The Killers". Siodmak had directed the film version, Tappajat (1946), three years previously.

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Bertha Odenheimer  (her death)
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Personal Quote:

[on Burt Lancaster] You have to give him a reason for everything. Once you do, he's easy to handle.

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In 1939 he went to the USA where he could realize B-Movies between 1940 and 1943. His mentor was director Preston Sturges. See more »

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