
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.
Known for
Filmography
4.6The Kidnapping of the President
1980 · Movie · Screenplay
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The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
1967 · Movie · Adaptation
6.1The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960 · Movie · Screenplay
6.9The Last Angry Man
1959 · Movie · Adaptation
7.1Compulsion
1959 · Movie · Screenplay
7.0Three Stripes in the Sun
1955 · Movie · Screenplay
6.5Broken Lance
1954 · Movie · Screenplay
6.3The Desert Rats
1953 · Movie · Writer
5.5Les Miserables
1952 · Movie · Writer
5.5You're in the Navy Now
1951 · Movie · Writer
6.9Panic in the Streets
1950 · Movie · Screenplay
5.2Slattery's Hurricane
1949 · Movie · Screenplay