Richard Murphy
Writing
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.
Known for
Writing26
movieThe Kidnapping of the President
1980
Screenplay
movieThe Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960
Screenplay
movieThe Last Angry Man
1959
Adaptation
movieCompulsion
1959
Screenplay
movieThree Stripes in the Sun
1955
Screenplay
movieBroken Lance
1954
Screenplay
movieThe Desert Rats
1953
Writer
movieLes Miserables
1952
Writer
moviePanic in the Streets
1950
Screenplay
movieSlattery's Hurricane
1949
Screenplay
movieCry of the City
1948
Screenplay
movieDeep Waters
1948
Screenplay
movieBoomerang!
1947
Screenplay
movieWrecking Crew
1942
Screenplay
movieX Marks the Spot
1942
Screenplay
movieWildcat
1942
Writer
movieI Live on Danger
1942
Screenplay
movieThe Cyclone Kid
1942
Screenplay
movieJesse James, Jr.
1942
Screenplay, Story
movieFlying Blind
1941
Screenplay
movieThe Apache Kid
1941
Story, Screenplay
Directing2
Acting1
movieVoltus 5
1979
Big Bert Armstrong (voice)
Creator1
tvFelony Squad
1966
Creator
Crew1
movieThe House on Telegraph Hill
1951
Additional Writing