Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928) is an American film and television director, producer, and photographer, associated with the New Hollywood movement and best known for his work in the thriller genre. His films include The Onion Field, Taps, The Boost, Sea of Love, Malice, City Hall and Mercury Rising.
Biography After studying art and photography at the Pratt Institute, Becker began his career as a still photographer, but later tried his hand at directing television commercials, short films and documentaries. Becker made his feature film debut in 1972 when he directed The Ragman's Daughter with Souter Harris.
Becker won the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Gold Prize for his short film Ivanhoe Donaldson.Hitchens, Gorden. "Film Marathon at Mannheim." Film Comment 3, no. 1 (1965): 43-49. Accessed July 19, 2021. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43753300.
Filmography Documentary short Blind Gary Davis (1964) Sighet, Sighet (1967)
Documentary film Ivanhoe Donaldson (1964)
Feature film Year Title Director Producer 1972 The Ragman's Daughter 1979 The Onion Field 1980 The Black Marble 1981 Taps 1985 Vision Quest 1987 The Big Town 1988 The Boost 1989 Sea of Love 1993 Malice 1996 City Hall 1998 Mercury Rising 2001 Domestic Disturbance 2017 Vengeance: A Love Story
Music video Year Title Artist1985 "Crazy for You"Madonna "Gambler"
TV series Year Title Episode 2007 Masters of Science Fiction "Watchbird"
References
External links Harold Becker Official Website
Filmreference.com