Richard Murphy
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. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Panic in the Streets
Screenplay
1950
Movie
Compulsion
Screenplay
1959
Movie
The Desert Rats
Writer
1953
Movie
Boomerang!
Screenplay
1947
Movie
Broken Lance
Screenplay
1954
Movie
Cry of the City
Screenplay
1948
Movie
The House on Telegraph Hill
Additional Writing
1951
Movie
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Director
1960
Movie
Les Miserables
Writer
1952
Movie
The Last Angry Man
Adaptation
1959
Movie
You're in the Navy Now
Writer
1951
Movie
The Kidnapping of the President
Screenplay
1980