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Gene Saks
Director 1921 - 2015

Gene Saks

New York City, New York, USA

Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American director and actor. As a stage director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Biloxi Blues. Description... Read full bio →

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6 titles
Brighton Beach Memoirs

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Gene Saks 1986 1h 48m

Eugene, a young teenage Jewish boy, recalls his memoirs of his time as an adolescent youth. He lives with his parents, his aunt, two cousins, and his brother, Stanley, whom he looks up to and admires. He goes through the hardships of puberty, sexual fantasy, and living the life of a poor boy in a crowded house.

Mame

Mame

Gene Saks 1974 2h 11m 5.0

Following the death of his father, an orphan is sent to live with his free-spirited aunt.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Gene Saks 1972 1h 38m 5.0

A middle aged restaurateur begins to feel the desire to roam and realizes that one day each week, his mother's apartment will be empty all afternoon. He makes several attempts at seduction, only to learn that it is much more complicated and difficult than he could have imagined.

Cactus Flower

Cactus Flower

Gene Saks 1969 1h 43m 6.5

A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit his lovelorn nurse to pose as his wife.

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

Gene Saks 1968 1h 46m 6.9

Felix Ungar has just broken up with his wife. Despondent, he goes to kill himself but is saved by his friend Oscar Madison. With nowhere else to go, Felix is urged by Oscar to move in with him, at least for a while. The only problem is that Felix is neat, tidy, and neurotic, whereas Oscar is slovenly and casual.

Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Gene Saks 1967 1h 46m 6.8

Corie (Jane Fonda) is the young housewife trying to keep life exciting while making a home for her and her husband, Paul (Robert Redford), on the fifth floor of a Greenwich Village walkup apartment. He's working hard at starting his career as lawyer; she's eager to be romantic and spontaneous; and the two have plenty to squabble about.

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