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Writer 1930 - 1988

Lukas Heller

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Lukas Heller (21 July 1930 – 2 November 1988) was a German-born British screenwriter. Heller was born to a Jewish family in Kiel. His father was political philosopher Hermann Heller. He was known for writing the screen adaptions for several Robert Aldrich films such as What... Read full bio →

Filmography

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12 titles
Damnation Alley

Damnation Alley

Jack Smight 1977 1h 31m 5.3

A small group of survivors at a military installation who survived World War 3 attempt to drive across the desolate wasteland to where they hope more survivors are living. Hopefully their specially built vehicles will protect them against the freakish weather mutated plant and animal life and other dangers along the way.

The Deadly Trackers

The Deadly Trackers

Barry Shear 1973 1h 45m

Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick is a pacifist. Frank Brand is the leader of a band of killers. When their paths cross Kilpatrick is compelled to go against everything he has stood for to bring death to Brand and his gang. Through his hunt into Mexico he is challenged by a noble Mexican Sheriff interested only in carrying out the law - not vengeance.

Too Late the Hero

Too Late the Hero

Robert Aldrich 1970 2h 25m 7.3

A reluctant hero, American Lieutenant Sam Lawson, is seconded to a motley British unit tasked with destroying a Japanese radio on a Philippine island.

Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

William A. Fraker 1970 1h 39m

Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for.

The Killing of Sister George

The Killing of Sister George

Robert Aldrich 1968 2h 18m 7.0

The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.

The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

Robert Aldrich 1967 2h 29m 8.3

Classic World War II action drama about a group of 12 American military prisoners, who are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.

The Flight of the Phoenix

The Flight of the Phoenix

Robert Aldrich 1965 2h 22m 7.2

A cargo plane goes down in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for an airplane they will build to escape before their food and water run out.

Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte

Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte

Robert Aldrich 1964 2h 13m 8.4

The arrival of a lost relative, engulfs terror upon an aging southern belle, forever plagued by a horrifying family secret.

Hot Enough for June

Hot Enough for June

Ralph Thomas 1964 1h 38m 4.5

A young man travels to Prague for his new employer, unaware that he is being used as an espionage courier.

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Robert Aldrich 1962 2h 15m 8.7

Two aging film actresses live as virtual recluses in an old Hollywood mansion. Jane Hudson, a successful child star, cares for her crippled sister Blanche, who's career in later years eclipsed that of Jane. Now the two live together, their relationship affected by simmering subconscious thoughts of mutual envy, hate and revenge.

Candidate for Murder

Candidate for Murder

David Villiers 1962 1h 6.0

The professional killer Kersten arrives in England and is hired by Donald Edwards to murder his wife Helene. But Helene's lover Robert Vaughan discovers the plot and he trails Kersten and Edwards to a country cottage.

Never Back Losers

Never Back Losers

Robert Tronson 1961 1h 1m 6.0

Two rival gangs fix horse races. They attack a jockey and stage a car crash to kill him. An insurance investigator looks into the "accident." One gang leader feels threatened and acts against him.

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