Richard Fleischer
Film director of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'
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Performers & Entertainers
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United States
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A prominent film director, the career spanned several decades and included work in various genres such as adventure, crime, and science fiction. Directorial debut occurred with 'The Sign of the Ram' in 1948. Directed classic movies including '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'The Boston Strangler', and 'Soylent Green'. Collaborated frequently with major studios and produced numerous popular films that contributed to the cinematic landscape of the 20th century.
Directed '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'
Directed 'Soylent Green'
Directed 'The Boston Strangler'
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