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Jack Arnold
Director 1912 - 1992

Jack Arnold

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Jack Arnold (October 14, 1912 – March 17, 1992) was an American television and film director, best known as one of the leading filmmakers of 1950's science fiction films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Arnold (director), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

22 titles
Boss Nigger

Boss Nigger

Jack Arnold 1975 1h 33m

Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.

Black Eye

Black Eye

Jack Arnold 1974 1h 38m

An ex-police officer operating a private detective business comes face to face with a syndicate-backed dope ring.

Hello Down There

Hello Down There

Jack Arnold 1969 1h 28m

Given the chance to live in a simulated underwater home for a month, a scientist convinces his family to take advantage of the offer. Once the family agrees to move in, underwater mayhem occurs!

The Lively Set

The Lively Set

Jack Arnold 1964 1h 35m

A college student (James Darren) drops out to build a race car and falls for his buddy's (Doug McClure) sister (Pamela Tiffin).

Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise

Jack Arnold 1961 1h 49m 5.0

A bachelor author of sleazy books moves to a family-oriented subdivision where he becomes an unofficial relationship advisor to unhappy local housewives, to the dismay of their respective husbands who suspect him of sexual misconduct.

The Mouse That Roared

The Mouse That Roared

Jack Arnold 1959 1h 23m 8.0

The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force to New York (armed with longbows) which arrives during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.

No Name on the Bullet

No Name on the Bullet

Jack Arnold 1959 1h 17m 5.0

When hired killer John Gant rides into Lordsburg, the town's folk become paranoid as each leading citizen has enemies capable of using the services of a professional killer for personal revenge.

The Space Children

The Space Children

Jack Arnold 1958 1h 9m

A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.

The Lady Takes a Flyer

The Lady Takes a Flyer

Jack Arnold 1958 1h 34m 1.0

Change of pace comedy casts Lana Turner and Jeff Chandler as competing pilots who fall in love.

Monster on the Campus

Monster on the Campus

Jack Arnold 1958 1h 17m 7.0

A college professor acquires a newly discovered specimen of a prehistoric fish. While examining the find he is accidentally exposed to it's blood, turning him into a murderous Neanderthal.

High School Confidential!

High School Confidential!

Jack Arnold 1958 1h 25m

Tony Baker is a rebel with a cause in this classic exploitation tale of teens gone wild.Sent undercover to expose a dope ring at Santa Bella High, Baker infiltrates the gang, pulls a switchblade and gets his girl all in one fell swoop.Banned in numerous countries on release for its edgy content of dancing, drugs and drag car racing,

The Tattered Dress

The Tattered Dress

Jack Arnold 1957 1h 33m 6.0

After a wild night, wealthy Michael Reston's adulterous wife Charleen comes home with her dress in rags; murder results. Top New York defense lawyer J.G. Blane, whose own marriage exists in name only, arrives in Desert View, Nevada to find the townsfolk and politically powerful Sheriff Hoak distinctly hostile to the Restons.

The Incredible Shrinking Man

The Incredible Shrinking Man

Jack Arnold 1957 1h 21m 8.7

When exposure to a combination of radiation and insecticide causes Scott Carey to begin to shrink medical science is powerless to help him.

Man in the Shadow

Man in the Shadow

Jack Arnold 1957 1h 20m 7.0

In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.

Outside the Law

Outside the Law

Jack Arnold 1956 1h 21m

A government agent's son wins respect and love when he challenges counterfeiters.

This Island Earth

This Island Earth

Jack Arnold, Joseph M. Newman 1955 1h 25m 6.8

Aliens have landed and are hiding on planet earth. They need the earth’s scientists to help them fight a war between planets. A science fiction B-movie from the 1950’s that stands out from the rest and has since gained cult status.

Tarantula

Tarantula

Jack Arnold 1955 1h 20m 7.3

A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in gigantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.

Revenge of the Creature

Revenge of the Creature

Jack Arnold 1955 1h 22m 6.0

The Creature from the Black Lagoon is back! This time he's captured by scientists and transported to an aquarium in south Florida. Naturally, he's attracted to the lovely female scientist and manages to escape and kidnap her, heading to Jacksonville, presumably to catch a Jaguars game.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Jack Arnold 1954 1h 19m 6.9

A scientific expedition searching for fossils along the Amazon River discover a prehistoric Gill-Man in the legendary Black Lagoon. The explorers capture the mysterious creature, but it breaks free. The Gill-Man returns to kidnap the lovely Kay, fiancée of one of the expedition, with whom it has fallen in love.

The Glass Web

The Glass Web

Jack Arnold 1953 1h 21m 5.0

A manipulative diva blackmails a married man and insults her secret lover, leading to her murder. As the husband tries to cover his tracks, the lover sabotages him and suggests turning the case into a TV show episode.

It Came from Outer Space

It Came from Outer Space

Jack Arnold 1953 1h 20m 7.0

Author & amateur astronomer John Putnam and schoolteacher Ellen Fields witness a meteorite crash near a small town in Arizona. Shortly afterwards local people begin to disappear & Putnam suspects there is more to the 'meteor' than meets the eye.

With These Hands

With These Hands

Jack Arnold 1950 52m

Produced by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, the film used actors to recreate the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and compare working conditions of the early 20th century to that of the 1950s.

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