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Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928) is an American film and television director, producer, and photographer from New York City, associated with the New Hollywood movement and best known for his work in the thriller genre.
Harold Becker is an American director who worked in various genres, from drama to thriller to comedy. He directed films such as The Onion Field, Malice, Mercury Rising, and Sea of Love, and music videos for Madonna.
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Cinematographer
- New York City, New York, USA
- Harold Becker
Harold Becker is an American director who worked in various genres, from drama to thriller. He directed films such as The Onion Field, Taps, Malice, and City Hall, and collaborated with actors like John Savage, James Woods, and Al Pacino.
- September 25, 1928
Raymond chats with director Harold Becker about his unlikely arrival in Hollywood, giving Tom Cruise his first movie role, and his unique bond with Al Pacino...
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- Movies Til Dawn Podcast
Director Harold Becker talks about how he made Sea of Love, a thriller that reinstated Al Pacino as a major star and cemented Richard Price’s status as a screenwriter. He reveals how he balanced the romance, mystery, comedy and tragedy in this classic film noir.
Harold Becker. Highest Rated: 87% The Onion Field (1979) Lowest Rated: 21% Mercury Rising (1998) Birthday: Sep 25, 1928. Birthplace: New York, New York, USA. New York City native Harold...
Harold Becker, a native New Yorker, studied art at the Pratt Institute. He then went on to a successful career as a photographer. His first films were shorts, including SIGHET, SIGHET, a documentary about Elie Wiesel which premiered at the Internationale Westdeutsche Kurzfilmtage Oberhasuen.
