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Emeric Pressburger

Bio: Emeric Pressburger (born Imre József Pressburger; 5 December 1902 – 5 February 1988) was a Hungarian British screenwriter, film director, and producer. He is best known for his series of film collaborations with Michael Powell, in an award-winning collaboration partnership known as the Archers and produced a series of films, notably 49th Parallel (1941), The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946, also called Stairway to Heaven), Black Narcissus (1947), The Red Shoes (1948), and The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Born: Fri, Dec 05 1902
Birthplace: Miskolc, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Death: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Emeric Pressburger is 85 years old
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Poster of The Boy Who Turned Yellow
The Boy Who Turned Yellow
Emeric Pressburger was 69 in The Boy Who Turned Yellow as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of They're a Weird Mob
They're a Weird Mob
Emeric Pressburger was 63 in They're a Weird Mob as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1966
Poster of Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow
Emeric Pressburger was 62 in Operation Crossbow as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Behold a Pale Horse
Behold a Pale Horse
Emeric Pressburger was 61 in Behold a Pale Horse as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1964
Poster of Miracle in Soho
Miracle in Soho
Emeric Pressburger was 54 in Miracle in Soho as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957
Poster of Ill Met by Moonlight
Ill Met by Moonlight
Emeric Pressburger was 54 in Ill Met by Moonlight as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of Men Against Britannia
Men Against Britannia
Emeric Pressburger was 54 in Men Against Britannia as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Emeric Pressburger was 53 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Oh... Rosalinda!!
Oh... Rosalinda!!
Emeric Pressburger was 52 in Oh... Rosalinda!! as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1955
Poster of Twice Upon a Time
Twice Upon a Time
Emeric Pressburger was 50 in Twice Upon a Time as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 06 1953
Poster of The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann
Emeric Pressburger was 48 in The Tales of Hoffmann as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1951
Poster of The Elusive Pimpernel
The Elusive Pimpernel
Emeric Pressburger was 47 in The Elusive Pimpernel as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1950
Poster of Gone to Earth
Gone to Earth
Emeric Pressburger was 47 in Gone to Earth as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1950
Poster of The Small Back Room
The Small Back Room
Emeric Pressburger was 46 in The Small Back Room as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1949
Poster of The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
Emeric Pressburger was 45 in The Red Shoes as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1948
Poster of The End of the River
The End of the River
Emeric Pressburger was 44 in The End of the River as 'Producer, Script Supervisor, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1947
Poster of Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
Emeric Pressburger was 44 in Black Narcissus as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1947
Poster of A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
Emeric Pressburger was 44 in A Matter of Life and Death as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1946
Poster of Wanted for Murder
Wanted for Murder
Emeric Pressburger was 43 in Wanted for Murder as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 1946
Poster of I Know Where I'm Going!
I Know Where I'm Going!
Emeric Pressburger was 42 in I Know Where I'm Going! as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1945
Poster of A Canterbury Tale
A Canterbury Tale
Emeric Pressburger was 41 in A Canterbury Tale as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1944
Poster of The Volunteer
The Volunteer
Emeric Pressburger was 41 in The Volunteer as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1944
Poster of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Emeric Pressburger was 40 in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1943
Poster of The Silver Fleet
The Silver Fleet
Emeric Pressburger was 40 in The Silver Fleet as 'Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1943
Poster of Squadron Leader X
Squadron Leader X
Emeric Pressburger was 40 in Squadron Leader X as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1943
Poster of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
Emeric Pressburger was 39 in One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of Breach of Promise
Breach of Promise
Emeric Pressburger was 39 in Breach of Promise as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 1942
Poster of Rings on Her Fingers
Rings on Her Fingers
Emeric Pressburger was 39 in Rings on Her Fingers as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942
Poster of 49th Parallel
49th Parallel
Emeric Pressburger was 38 in 49th Parallel as 'Screenplay, Original Story, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1941
Poster of Atlantic Ferry
Atlantic Ferry
Emeric Pressburger was 38 in Atlantic Ferry as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1941
Poster of Contraband
Contraband
Emeric Pressburger was 37 in Contraband as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1940
Poster of Spy for a Day
Spy for a Day
Emeric Pressburger was 37 in Spy for a Day as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1940
Poster of The Spy in Black
The Spy in Black
Emeric Pressburger was 36 in The Spy in Black as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1939
Poster of The Silent Battle
The Silent Battle
Emeric Pressburger was 36 in The Silent Battle as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1939
Poster of The Challenge
The Challenge
Emeric Pressburger was 35 in The Challenge as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1938
Poster of The Great Barrier
The Great Barrier
Emeric Pressburger was 34 in The Great Barrier as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of Port-Arthur
Port-Arthur
Emeric Pressburger was 34 in Port-Arthur as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1936
Poster of Port Arthur
Port Arthur
Emeric Pressburger was 34 in Port Arthur as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1936
Poster of One Rainy Afternoon
One Rainy Afternoon
Emeric Pressburger was 33 in One Rainy Afternoon as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1936
Poster of Under Western Eyes
Under Western Eyes
Emeric Pressburger was 33 in Under Western Eyes as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1936
Poster of Parisian Life
Parisian Life
Emeric Pressburger was 33 in Parisian Life as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of Parisian Life
Parisian Life
Emeric Pressburger was 33 in Parisian Life as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1935
Poster of Monsieur Sans-Gêne
Monsieur Sans-Gêne
Emeric Pressburger was 32 in Monsieur Sans-Gêne as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1935
Poster of My Heart Calls You
My Heart Calls You
Emeric Pressburger was 31 in My Heart Calls You as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1934
Poster of The Million Hunters
The Million Hunters
Emeric Pressburger was 31 in The Million Hunters as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1934
Poster of Kind, ich freu' mich auf Dein Kommen
Kind, ich freu' mich auf Dein Kommen
Emeric Pressburger was 30 in Kind, ich freu' mich auf Dein Kommen as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1933
Poster of ...und es leuchtet die Pußta
...und es leuchtet die Pußta
Emeric Pressburger was 30 in ...und es leuchtet die Pußta as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1933
Poster of The Old Scoundrel
The Old Scoundrel
Emeric Pressburger was 30 in The Old Scoundrel as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1932
Poster of A Girl and a Million
A Girl and a Million
Emeric Pressburger was 29 in A Girl and a Million as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1932
Poster of Gilgi: One of Us
Gilgi: One of Us
Emeric Pressburger was 29 in Gilgi: One of Us as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1932
Poster of Sehnsucht 202
Sehnsucht 202
Emeric Pressburger was 29 in Sehnsucht 202 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1932
Poster of The Beautiful Adventure
The Beautiful Adventure
Emeric Pressburger was 29 in The Beautiful Adventure as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1932
Poster of Ronny
Ronny
Emeric Pressburger was 29 in Ronny as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1931
Poster of Emil and the Detectives
Emil and the Detectives
Emeric Pressburger was 28 in Emil and the Detectives as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1931
Poster of I'd Rather Have Cod Liver Oil
I'd Rather Have Cod Liver Oil
Emeric Pressburger was 28 in I'd Rather Have Cod Liver Oil as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of The Little Escapade
The Little Escapade
Emeric Pressburger was 28 in The Little Escapade as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1931
Poster of The Scoundrel
The Scoundrel
Emeric Pressburger was 28 in The Scoundrel as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1931
Poster of Farewell
Farewell
Emeric Pressburger was 27 in Farewell as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 1930
Poster of The Great Longing
The Great Longing
Emeric Pressburger was 27 in The Great Longing as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1930

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