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Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy

Known For Writing
Birthday May 08, 1912
Died May 19, 1993 (81)
Birthplace Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Popularity 4 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 27, 2024
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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 (195 ... 3). 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.

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Filmography

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Compulsion

Compulsion

1959

Screenplay

The Last Angry Man

The Last Angry Man

1959

Adaptation

Three Stripes in the Sun

Three Stripes in the Sun

1955

Screenplay

Broken Lance

Broken Lance

1954

Screenplay

The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats

1953

Writer

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

1952

Writer

The House on Telegraph Hill

The House on Telegraph Hill

1951

Additional Writing

Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets

1950

Screenplay

Slattery's Hurricane

Slattery's Hurricane

1949

Screenplay

Deep Waters

Deep Waters

1948

Writer

Cry of the City

Cry of the City

1948

Screenplay

Boomerang!

Boomerang!

1947

Screenplay

Wildcat

Wildcat

1942

Writer

Wrecking Crew

Wrecking Crew

1942

Screenplay

Jesse James, Jr.

Jesse James, Jr.

1942

Story, Screenplay

The Cyclone Kid

The Cyclone Kid

1942

Screenplay

X Marks the Spot

X Marks the Spot

1942

Screenplay

I Live on Danger

I Live on Danger

1942

Screenplay

Flying Blind

Flying Blind

1941

Screenplay

The Singing Hill

The Singing Hill

1941

Writer

The Apache Kid

The Apache Kid

1941

Story, Screenplay

Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle

1941

Writer

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

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