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Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy

WriterActorDirectorCrew May 8 (died age 81) Boston, Massachusetts, United States 1938–1980 (42 year career)
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Biography

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 t…

Known For

Compulsion
Film

Compulsion

Screenplay
Panic in the Streets
Film

Panic in the Streets

Screenplay
Boomerang!
Film

Boomerang!

Screenplay
Cry of the City
Film

Cry of the City

Screenplay
The Desert Rats
Film

The Desert Rats

Writer
Broken Lance
Film

Broken Lance

Screenplay
The House on Telegraph Hill
Film

The House on Telegraph Hill

Additional Writing
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Film

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

Director

Filmography