Stanley Kramer
Biography: Stanley Earl Kramer (September 29, 1913 – February 19, 2001) was an American film director and producer responsible for some of Hollywood's most famous "message" movies. His notable films include The Defiant Ones (1958), On the Beach (1959), Inherit the Wind (1960), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Ship of Fools (1965) and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). His work was recognized with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1961, and over the course of his career he received nine Academy Award nominations. Director Steven Spielberg once described him as "one of our great filmmakers, not just for the art and passion he put on screen, but for the impact he has made on the conscience of the world." Film critic David Thomson described Kramer as a "hero of the 1950s" and an "enterprising producer," but also wrote of his later films that "commercialism, of the most crass and confusing kind, has devitalised all [of] his projects". Description above from the Wikipedia article Stanley Kramer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: September 29, 1913
Deathday: February 19, 2001
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Anthony Quinn: An Original
1990-09-10
Anthony Quinn: An Original
Overview: Born in Mexico, Anthony Quinn became the family's main provider when his father died in an accident. Thus began the story of a man who had a thousand jobs before acting in a Cecil B. DeMille film…
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-10
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Brando: An Icon Is Born
2007-07-01
Brando: An Icon Is Born
Overview: A short retroperspective feature on Brando's influence on acting itself and the cultural impact of his role in "The Wild One".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-01
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A Tribute to Stanley Kramer
2004-09-07
A Tribute to Stanley Kramer
Overview: A celebration of Stanley Kramer's life and career, featuring interviews with Karen Sharpe, his widow, and screenwriter Abby Mann.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-07
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I'll Teach You to Dream
1985-03-11
I'll Teach You to Dream
Overview: About the work of one of the greatest masters of Soviet cinema — director Mark Donskoy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1985-03-11
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A Special Kind of Love
2008-02-12
A Special Kind of Love
Overview: A follow-up of A LOVE STORY OF TODAY, where actors and crew discuss GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-12
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Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
2008-02-12
Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
Overview: Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-12
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Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
1988-06-05
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Overview: A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-05
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Grace Kelly: The American Princess
1987-06-08
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Overview: A biography of American actress Grace Kelly from her early days as an aspiring actress to her death as Princess of Monaco.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-08
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Bogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid
1997-01-05
Bogart: Here's Looking at You, Kid
Overview: This documentary, originally presented on the television series The South Bank Show, covers actor Humphrey Bogart's life and career, including archival footage and interviews with Lauren Bacall and his son Stephen Bogart.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-05
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Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
1975-01-12
Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley
Overview: This docudrama follows the court-martial of the title character, the man held responsible for the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War.
Genres: Drama Crime War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-12
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Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
1974-01-28
Judgment: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Overview: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg died for betraying atomic secrets. Were they guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-28
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Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
1991-01-01
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Overview: A star-studded documentary and tribute to the classic comedy, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986-03-09
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Overview: In this tribute to her frequent co-star and longtime love, Katharine Hepburn hosts a behind-the-scenes look at Spencer Tracy's personal and professional life that features intimate personal accounts, interviews and clips from his most acclaimed work on the silver screen.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-09
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The Making of High Noon
1992-01-02
The Making of High Noon
Overview: Documentary about High Noon featuring Fred Zinnemann and Stanley Kramer.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-02
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Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
1990-10-22
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
Overview: The life and career of two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-22
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
2000-02-02
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Overview: Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-02
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Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
1974-06-11
Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita
Overview: Dramatization of the trial of General Yamashita.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-06-11
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