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Richard Murphy

Bio: Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting
Born: Wed, May 08 1912
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Death: Wed, May 19 1993
Richard Murphy is 81 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Kidnapping of the President
The Kidnapping of the President
Richard Murphy was
68 in The Kidnapping of the President
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
Richard Murphy was
55 in The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
as 'Adaptation'.
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Wackiest Ship in the Army
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Richard Murphy was
48 in The Wackiest Ship in the Army
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Dec 29 1960
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
Richard Murphy was
47 in The Last Angry Man
as 'Adaptation'.
Thu, Oct 22 1959
Poster of Compulsion
Compulsion
Richard Murphy was
46 in Compulsion
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of Three Stripes in the Sun
Three Stripes in the Sun
Richard Murphy was
43 in Three Stripes in the Sun
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Nov 23 1955
Poster of Broken Lance
Broken Lance
Richard Murphy was
42 in Broken Lance
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Richard Murphy was
41 in The Desert Rats
as 'Writer'.
Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Richard Murphy was
40 in Les Miserables
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of The House on Telegraph Hill
The House on Telegraph Hill
Richard Murphy was
39 in The House on Telegraph Hill
as 'Additional Writing'.
Sat, May 12 1951
Poster of You're in the Navy Now
You're in the Navy Now
Richard Murphy was
38 in You're in the Navy Now
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of Panic in the Streets
Panic in the Streets
Richard Murphy was
38 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 27 1950
Poster of Slattery's Hurricane
Slattery's Hurricane
Richard Murphy was
37 in Slattery's Hurricane
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Aug 11 1949
Poster of Cry of the City
Cry of the City
Richard Murphy was
36 in Cry of the City
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Sep 29 1948
Poster of Deep Waters
Deep Waters
Richard Murphy was
36 in Deep Waters
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 22 1948
Poster of Boomerang!
Boomerang!
Richard Murphy was
34 in Boomerang!
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Feb 28 1947
Poster of Wrecking Crew
Wrecking Crew
Richard Murphy was
30 in Wrecking Crew
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 07 1942
Poster of X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot
Richard Murphy was
30 in X Marks the Spot
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Nov 04 1942
Poster of Wildcat
Wildcat
Richard Murphy was
30 in Wildcat
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Sep 03 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
Richard Murphy was
30 in I Live on Danger
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of The Cyclone Kid
The Cyclone Kid
Richard Murphy was
30 in The Cyclone Kid
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, May 31 1942
Poster of Jesse James, Jr.
Jesse James, Jr.
Richard Murphy was
29 in Jesse James, Jr.
as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Wed, Mar 25 1942
Poster of Flying Blind
Flying Blind
Richard Murphy was
29 in Flying Blind
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Singing Hill
The Singing Hill
Richard Murphy was
28 in The Singing Hill
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of The Apache Kid
The Apache Kid
Richard Murphy was
28 in The Apache Kid
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Back in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle
Richard Murphy was
28 in Back in the Saddle
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
Richard Murphy was
25 in Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Feb 26 1938

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Richard Murphy was
54+ in Felony Squad
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966