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Jack Arnold (born John Arnold Waks; [2] October 14, 1916 – March 17, 1992) was an American film and television director, considered one of the leading filmmakers of 1950s science fiction films.
Jack Arnold reigns supreme as one of the great directors of 1950s science-fiction features. His films are distinguished by moody black and white cinematography, solid acting, smart, thoughtful scripts, snappy pacing, a genuine heartfelt enthusiasm for the genre and plenty of eerie atmosphere.
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May 6, 2024 · Jack Arnold was an American director who was considered one of the leading auteurs in the science-fiction genre of the 1950s. Arnold began his career directing and producing dozens of industrial films and documentaries for the government and the private sector.
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Movies directed by Jack Arnold. List activity. 197 views. 9 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 33 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Mouse That Roared. 1966 33m. 7.3 (26) Rate. TV Movie.
Nov 3, 2021 · 1. Jack Arnold was a prolific genre director over the course of his many years as a filmmaker. He started as a cinematographer in the Army Signal Corps during World War II, and after the end of the war started a production company that made promotional films for nonprofit organizations.
Jul 12, 2020 · Jack Arnold may not be one of the most well-known directors, but his sci-fi films in the 1950s helped define the genre for American audiences.