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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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Poster of The Kidnapping of the President
The Kidnapping of the President
Richard Murphy was 68 in The Kidnapping of the President as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1959
Poster of Compulsion
Compulsion
Richard Murphy was 46 in Compulsion as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1955
Poster of Broken Lance
Broken Lance
Richard Murphy was 42 in Broken Lance as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Richard Murphy was 41 in The Desert Rats as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Richard Murphy was 40 in Les Miserables as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1950
Poster of Slattery's Hurricane
Slattery's Hurricane
Richard Murphy was 37 in Slattery's Hurricane as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1948
Poster of Deep Waters
Deep Waters
Richard Murphy was 36 in Deep Waters as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1948
Poster of Boomerang!
Boomerang!
Richard Murphy was 34 in Boomerang! as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1947
Poster of Wrecking Crew
Wrecking Crew
Richard Murphy was 30 in Wrecking Crew as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1942
Poster of Wildcat
Wildcat
Richard Murphy was 30 in Wildcat as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of The Cyclone Kid
The Cyclone Kid
Richard Murphy was 30 in The Cyclone Kid as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1942
Poster of Jesse James, Jr.
Jesse James, Jr.
Richard Murphy was 29 in Jesse James, Jr. as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1942
Poster of Flying Blind
Flying Blind
Richard Murphy was 29 in Flying Blind as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Singing Hill
The Singing Hill
Richard Murphy was 28 in The Singing Hill as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of The Apache Kid
The Apache Kid
Richard Murphy was 28 in The Apache Kid as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1938

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