Richard Murphy

Known for

Writing

Born

May 8, 1912

Died

May 19, 1993

From

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Credits

Voltus 5

19796.5out of 10

Cry of the City

19486.7out of 10

Panic in the Streets

19506.9out of 10

Slattery's Hurricane

19495.2out of 10

Compulsion

19597.1out of 10

The Desert Rats

19536.3out of 10

Broken Lance

19546.5out of 10

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

19606.1out of 10

Boomerang!

19477.0out of 10

Life in Sometown, U.S.A.

19387.3out of 10

You're in the Navy Now

19515.5out of 10

Three Stripes in the Sun

19557.0out of 10

Les Miserables

19525.5out of 10

Back in the Saddle

19416.0out of 10

Wildcat

19425.7out of 10

The Singing Hill

19419.0out of 10

The Last Angry Man

19596.9out of 10

Flying Blind

19414.6out of 10