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Sam Katzman
Producer 1901 - 1973

Sam Katzman

New York City, New York, USA

Filmography

Every title this person produced

71 titles
The Fastest Guitar Alive

The Fastest Guitar Alive

Michael D. Moore 1967 1h 27m

Near the ending days of the Civil War, a group of Confederacy spies traveling under guises of musicians are tasked to steal a shipment of gold. Anything goes wrong, one spy (Roy Orbison) has a bullet-shooting guitar handy - just in case.

Hot Rods to Hell

Hot Rods to Hell

John Brahm 1966 1h 40m

The new owner of a motel in the California desert has a run-in with a gang of delinquent teenage hot rod drivers.

Harum Scarum

Harum Scarum

Gene Nelson 1965 1h 25m 4.0

Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies man, is travelling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest movie, "Sands of the Desert". Once he arrives, however, he is kidnapped by a gang of assassins who were so impressed with his on-screen adventures that they want to hire him to carry out an assassination for them.

Kissin' Cousins

Kissin' Cousins

Gene Nelson 1964 1h 36m 4.5

An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin.

Pirates of Tortuga

Pirates of Tortuga

Robert D. Webb 1961 1h 37m

An English captain is sent to Spanish-controlled Tortuga to deal with privateer Henry Morgan, who defected from England and now runs a pirate operation, plundering all ships, including English vessels,

The Last Blitzkrieg

The Last Blitzkrieg

Arthur Dreifuss 1959 1h 24m 5.0

The fanatical son of a Nazi General leads a squad of German commandos, disguised as American Troops, behind the lines in order to sabotage the Allied Forces.

Crash Landing

Crash Landing

Fred F. Sears 1958 1h 16m

Airplane passengers prepare for a crash landing in the ocean.

Zombies of Mora Tau

Zombies of Mora Tau

Edward L. Cahn 1957 1h 9m 5.0

A fortune hunter leads a search for diamonds guarded by undead sailors off the coast of Africa.

The Tijuana Story

The Tijuana Story

László Kardos 1957 1h 12m 6.0

In Tijuana, a brave Mexican newspaper editor tries to expose the mob and the local official corruption at his own risk.

The Night the World Exploded

The Night the World Exploded

Fred F. Sears 1957 1h 4m 6.0

Dr. Conway has perfected a machine that predicts earthquakes, and has determined that one will strike California within 24 hours. A computer analysis determines that the entire world would explode within a little more than 28 days.

The Man Who Turned to Stone

The Man Who Turned to Stone

László Kardos 1957 1h 11m 7.0

A new social worker at a girls' reformatory discovers that her charges are being used by a group of ancient alchemists, who have insinuated themselves as the prison's chief staffers, to keep themselves alive and free from an insidious petrification, which is already afflicting one of their number.

The Giant Claw

The Giant Claw

Fred F. Sears 1957 1h 14m 6.3

Scientists ponder a buzzard--like big bird able to lift a train.

Escape from San Quentin

Escape from San Quentin

Fred F. Sears 1957 1h 21m 5.0

An escaped convict decides to quit running and turn himself and his fellow escapee in to the authorities - but not without complications.

The Werewolf

The Werewolf

Fred F. Sears 1956 1h 19m 6.0

Two scientists inject an unsuspecting auto accident victim with a mysterious serum causing horrible results.

The Houston Story

The Houston Story

William Castle 1956 1h 19m

A Texas oil driller schemes to steal millions of dollars in oil.

Rock Around the Clock

Rock Around the Clock

Fred F. Sears 1956 1h 17m 6.0

A frustrated big-band promoter bumps into rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets.

Miami Exposé

Miami Exposé

Fred F. Sears 1956 1h 13m

A police detective baits killer gamblers with a mob witness (Patricia Medina) in the Everglades.

Don't Knock the Rock

Don't Knock the Rock

Fred F. Sears 1956 1h 24m 6.0

Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth.

The Crooked Web

The Crooked Web

Nathan Juran 1955 1h 17m 6.0

Undercover agents investigate a murderer in Chicago.

New Orleans Uncensored

New Orleans Uncensored

William Castle 1955 1h 16m 6.0

A Navy veteran purchases a government surplus vessel and becomes involved in the capture of waterfront racketeers.

Jungle Moon Men

Jungle Moon Men

Charles S. Gould 1955 1h 10m 4.0

Priestess Oma is forever young in this Jungle Jim knockoff of "She" or the La of Opar stories from "Tarzan". The Jungle Jim-type character is played by Weissmuller using his own name.

Duel on the Mississippi

Duel on the Mississippi

William Castle 1955 1h 12m 5.0

In 1820 Louisiana, river pirates tangle with plantation owners while gambling ship pirate queen Lili Scarlet falls in love with planter André Tulane to the dismay of rival Hugo Marat, leader of the river pirates.

Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate

Fred F. Sears 1955 1h 23m 6.0

An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.

The Miami Story

The Miami Story

Fred F. Sears 1954 1h 15m 5.0

Fed up with the raising crime in Miami, the police chief and the leading members of the city council hire a former Miami gangster, gone straight, to help eliminate the biggest crime syndicate in the city.

Jungle Man-Eaters

Jungle Man-Eaters

Lee Sholem 1954 1h 8m 5.0

Jungle Jim does battle with a would-be diamond smuggler and a renegade tribe.

Cannibal Attack

Cannibal Attack

Lee Sholem 1954 1h 9m 5.0

Jungle Jim fights enemy agents who are trying to steal cobalt while disguised as crocodiles.

Valley of Head Hunters

Valley of Head Hunters

William Berke 1953 1h 7m 5.0

Bad guys trying to steal the mineral rights away from African natives find it isn't so easy fighting Jungle Jim.

Savage Mutiny

Savage Mutiny

Spencer Gordon Bennet 1953 1h 13m 5.0

Jungle Jim battles enemy agents while helping a local tribe relocate from an atomic test bomb site.

Killer Ape

Killer Ape

Spencer Gordon Bennet 1953 1h 8m 5.0

Nasty white hunters are testing out their germ warfare weapons using wild animals in Africa… until they run into Jungle Jim.

Voodoo Tiger

Voodoo Tiger

Spencer Gordon Bennet 1952 1h 7m 4.0

Jungle Jim helps an attractive research writer for the British museum clear up the mystery of a tiger cult in Africa while thwarting art thieves and bringing to justice a Nazi war criminal.

Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land

Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land

Lew Landers 1952 1h 5m 4.0

Jungle Jim is forced to lead anthropologist Dr. Edwards into a land inhabited by giant people.

Jungle Manhunt

Jungle Manhunt

Lew Landers 1951 1h 6m 5.0

Football player Bob Miller, played by an actual football player, is lost in the jungle. Who else to find him but Jungle Jim.

Fury of the Congo

Fury of the Congo

William Berke 1951 1h 9m 5.0

Jungle Jim must protect rare pony-like animals whose glands produce a powerful narcotic. On the way, he fights a giant spider.

Pygmy Island

Pygmy Island

William Berke 1950 1h 9m

Jungle Jim searches for a female Army captain who's gone missing.

Mark of the Gorilla

Mark of the Gorilla

William Berke 1950 1h 8m 5.0

Nazis dressed to look like Great Apes are looking for gold, and Jungle Jim must stop them.

Captive Girl

Captive Girl

William Berke 1950 1h 13m 5.0

Jungle Jim is out to save Joan from an evil witch doctor whilst simultaneously fighting evil treasure hunter Barton.

The Lost Tribe

The Lost Tribe

William Berke 1949 1h 12m 5.0

Jungle Jim fights a lion and sharks trying to save an African village from those who would despoil it.

Chinatown at Midnight

Chinatown at Midnight

Seymour Friedman 1949 1h 7m

A young man who steals valuable Oriental objects for a crooked antique dealer is hunted down by the police after his latest Chinatown robbery turns violent.

Superman

Superman

Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr 1948 4h 4m 6.0

Superman comes to Earth as a child and grows up to be his home's first superhero with his first major challenge being to oppose The Spider Lady.

Jungle Jim

Jungle Jim

William Berke 1948 1h 11m 5.0

Lady scientist, Hilary Parker is searching for a rare drug to help combat polio. Opportunist Bruce Edwards joins the quest but is actually after gold and buried treasure.

Last of the Redmen

Last of the Redmen

George Sherman 1947 1h 19m

A retelling of The Last of the Mohicans with just enough changes to qualify for a different title. Major Heyward and Hawk-Eye escort three children of an officer to safety during the French and Indian War. The addition of young Davy created several misadventures that enlivened the journey.

Mr. Muggs Rides Again

Mr. Muggs Rides Again

Wallace Fox 1945 1h 3m

After having been framed by gamblers, Muggs is barred from riding in horse races. Snce he can no longer race, he takes up a collection so Ma Brown, who owns the horses won't have her stable foreclosed on.

Docks of New York

Docks of New York

Wallace Fox 1945 1h 2m

The East Side Kids are pursued by killers seeking a stolen necklace.

Come Out Fighting

Come Out Fighting

William Beaudine 1945 1h 2m

The police commissioner asks some local street kids to toughen up his ballet-loving son.

Voodoo Man

Voodoo Man

William Beaudine 1944 1h 2m 4.0

After several female motorists begin disappearing en route to Twin Falls, a Hollywood screenwriter and the cousin of his bride-to-be discover that they've all been abducted by the mysterious Dr. Marlowe, who is attempting to resurrect his dead wife.

Return of the Ape Man

Return of the Ape Man

Phil Rosen 1944 1h

The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.

Million Dollar Kid

Million Dollar Kid

Wallace Fox 1944 1h 5m 5.0

In ridding the area of muggers, the East Side Boys acquire a wealthy benefactor whose privileged son, unbeknownst to him, has fallen in with thugs.

Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader

William Beaudine 1944 1h 5m

Muggs and Glimpy, two East Side Kids in the army, return to their neighborhood, supposedly on furlough; actually, Muggs has been honorably discharged with a physical defect, but he tells no one of this. Danny, another East Side kid, is in jail because a large amount of medical supplies have been stolen from the warehouse where he works.

Bowery Champs

Bowery Champs

William Beaudine 1944 1h 2m

Copy boys Muggs and Glimpy investigate a murder. They locate the ex-wife of the murdered man and become convinced she is innocent. They hide her from the police while they investigate.

The Ape Man

The Ape Man

William Beaudine 1943 1h 4m 6.0

Scientist turned into an ape man

Mr. Muggs Steps Out

Mr. Muggs Steps Out

William Beaudine 1943 1h 3m

Ordered by a judge to get a job, Muggs McGinnis is hired by wealthy Mrs. Murray, who has a penchant for picking up trouble-prone servants. At an engagement party for Mrs. Murray's spoiled daughter Brenda, Muggs enlists his pals as extra help.

Kid Dynamite

Kid Dynamite

Wallace Fox 1943 1h 6m 5.0

The East Side boxing champion Muggs answers a challenge to a fight against the West Side champ but just before the match he is kidnapped. His friend Danny Lyons takes his place and wins the fight, only to have Mugs believe that Danny was responsible for his kidnapping.

Ghosts on the Loose

Ghosts on the Loose

William Beaudine 1943 1h 7m 6.0

The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.

Clancy Street Boys

Clancy Street Boys

William Beaudine 1943 1h 6m

Muggs' rich Uncle Pete is coming to visit. Unfortunately, Muggs' late father had bragged that he had seven kids, so Muggs recruits the members of the gang to pose as his family. Things turn sour, however, when a local mobster finds out about Muggs' deception and threatens to expose it.

The Corpse Vanishes

The Corpse Vanishes

Wallace Fox 1942 1h 3m 5.5

A scientist keeps his wife young by killing, stealing the bodies of, and taking the gland fluid from virgin brides.

Mr. Wise Guy

Mr. Wise Guy

William Nigh 1942 1h 10m

The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death.

Let's Get Tough!

Let's Get Tough!

Wallace Fox 1942 1h 2m 5.0

Rejected by the Army, Marines, and Navy for being too young, the punks help the war effort by throwing fruit at a shop they believe is owned by a Japanese American. Confronted by him wielding a short sword, the gang decides to come back at night but find him dead.

Bowery at midnight

Bowery at midnight

Wallace Fox 1942 1h 2m 5.3

Soup kitchen operator and criminologist Bela Lugosi operates a soup kitchen as a front for a criminal gang who commit a series of robberies and murders.

Black Dragons

Black Dragons

William Nigh 1942 1h 4m 4.5

A cabal of American industrialists, all fifth-columnists intent on sabotaging the war effort, are methodically murdered by the malevolent Monsieur Colomb. It is only until detective Dick Martin is assigned to the case that everyone's true motives and identities are revealed.

Spooks Run Wild

Spooks Run Wild

Phil Rosen 1941 1h 5m 5.0

A group of delinquents on their way to summer camp get stuck in a haunted house.

Invisible Ghost

Invisible Ghost

Joseph H. Lewis 1941 1h 4m 6.5

The town's leading citizen is a man victim of homicidal impulses beyond his control. He is being controlled by his wife who had left him for another man. She was involved in a car accident that has left her brain damaged and is kept in the basement, in secret, by Kessler's gardener.

Flying Wild

Flying Wild

William West 1941 1h 4m 6.0

A group of young men who work at an aviation factory begin to suspect that a doctor who runs an air ambulance service is secretly a spy transporting secret information from the plant to enemy agents.

Bowery Blitzkrieg

Bowery Blitzkrieg

Wallace Fox 1941 1h 2m 5.0

The East Side Kids discover that one of their own, Danny, is torn between staying in school and becoming a boxer, and is getting mixed up with gangsters.

That Gang of Mine

That Gang of Mine

Joseph H. Lewis 1940 1h 2m

A street kid has dreams of becoming a jockey. He gets his chance when he and his gang discover a poor old man who has a championship race horse. The man agrees to let the boy ride his horse in a race, but first the gang must get enough money to pay for the race's entry fees.

Pride of the Bowery

Pride of the Bowery

Joseph H. Lewis 1940 1h 8m

Muggs is tricked into entering a Civilian Conservation Corps camp by Danny in order to get in shape. Muggs resists and battles with the camp captain and with other campers. He also becomes involved in trying to help one of his friends get out of trouble.

East Side Kids

East Side Kids

Robert F. Hill 1940 1h 2m 4.0

After living all his childhood in the street, a young boy rapidly notices that crime doesn't pay, leading him to become a policeman. One day, one of his best friends goes to prison for a murder he didn't commit. The policeman tries his best to release the friend by proving his innocence.

Boys of the City

Boys of the City

Joseph H. Lewis 1940 1h 8m 5.0

Street kids get sent to the country, where they get mixed up in murder and a haunted house.

Sky Racket

Sky Racket

Sam Katzman 1937 1h 3m

A government agent sets out to capture a gang of airmail bandits who use a death ray to blow planes out of the sky.

Mystery Range

Mystery Range

Robert F. Hill 1937 55m

Cattlemen's Protective Association agent Tom Wade masquerades as outlaw Luke Bardes, hired to help Jed Travis persuade his niece Jennifer to sell him her ranch at a ridiculously low price, enabling him to turn a huge profit when the railroad has to buy the right-of-way through his property.

Feud of the Trail

Feud of the Trail

Robert F. Hill 1937 56m

A man who's a dead ringer for the leader of an outlaw gang kills the gang leader, then takes his place to try to bring the gang to justice.

The Rogues Tavern

The Rogues Tavern

Robert F. Hill 1936 1h 10m 5.0

A mad killer is on the loose in a hotel on a dark, gloomy night.

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