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Robert Rossen
Director 1908 - 1966

Robert Rossen

New York City, New York, USA

Robert Rossen (March 16, 1908 – February 18, 1966) was an American screenwriter, film director, and producer whose film career spanned almost three decades. His 1949 film All the King's Men won Oscars for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, while Rossen was nominated for... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

8 titles
Lilith

Lilith

Robert Rossen 1964 1h 54m 8.5

Vincent Bruce, a war veteran, begins working as an occupational therapist at Poplar Lodge, a private psychiatric facility for wealthy people where he meets Lilith Arthur, a charming young woman suffering from schizophrenia, whose fragile beauty captivates all who meet her.

The Hustler

The Hustler

Robert Rossen 1961 2h 14m 8.3

The Hustler is an film from 1961 from director Robert Rossen and based on a novel by Walter Tevis. Paul Newman stars as a talented pool player.

They Came to Cordura

They Came to Cordura

Robert Rossen 1959 2h 3m 5.0

An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.

Island In The Sun

Island In The Sun

Robert Rossen 1957 1h 59m 5.0

A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Caribbean island.

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Robert Rossen 1956 2h 16m 7.8

Philip of Macedonia's son wants to rule the fourth-century B.C. world.

All the King's Men

All the King's Men

Robert Rossen 1949 1h 49m 6.7

A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.

Johnny O'Clock

Johnny O'Clock

Robert Rossen 1947 1h 35m 8.0

Slick, egotistical Johnny O'Clock (Powell) is a partner in a gambling house that has seen better days. When the hat-check girl is found murdered, he gets involved with crooked cops and criminals that includes his shady partner in the casino, Pete.

Body and Soul

Body and Soul

Robert Rossen 1947 1h 44m 7.4

Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.

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