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William Girdler (October 22, 1947 [citation needed] – January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of six years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou.
William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
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- Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
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- Manila, Philippines
Learn about the life and career of William Girdler, who directed nine feature films from 1972 to 1978, including Abby, Sheba, Baby, Grizzly and The Manitou. Find out how he died in a helicopter crash in Manila in 1978.
William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
- October 22, 1947
- January 21, 1978
On 29 December, William Girdler, a night watchman, saw the ghost while near Beaver Lane and gave chase; the apparition threw off its shroud and managed to escape.
William Girdler. Though largely ignored by mainstream film buffs, and sorely underappreciated by trash genre devotees, William Girdler Sr. remains one of Hollywood history's most prolific directors. Born Oct. 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, KY, William Brent Girdler's movie career dawned with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
Jul 5, 2016 · A look back at the brief and dirty career of William Girdler, a low-budget exploitation director who made nine films between 1972 and 1978, including remakes of Psycho and The Exorcist. Learn how he started out with original ideas, but later resorted to copying popular hits to make a buck.
