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Born1922-11-27
BirthplaceKansas City, Missouri, USA

Hall Bartlett

Directing

Biography

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter.

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his independent filmmaking and exploration of social issues. After serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, he began his film career with the documentary Navajo (1952), which highlighted the challenges faced by Native Americans and won several international awards. Bartlett's notable works include Unchained (1955), featuring the song "Unchained Melody," and Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973), an adaptation of Richard Bach's novella. Despite facing legal challenges and mixed reviews, the latter film received Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for its score. Bartlett's films often addressed themes of human potential and social justice, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling.

Filmography

Acting (3)

5.5
1952
Navajoas Indian School Counselor
6.2
1951
7.0

Production & Directing (32)

1983
4.9
1983
4.9
1983
4.9
1980
Airplane!Original Film Writer
7.3
5.9
1969
ChangesDirector
6.3
1969
ChangesScreenplay
6.3
1968
Sol MadridProducer
6.9
1963
6.4
1963
The CaretakersScreenstory
6.4
1963
6.4
6.4
1960
6.7
6.7
1957
Zero Hour!Screenplay
6.6
1957
Zero Hour!Director
6.6
1957
DrangoDirector
5.6
1957
DrangoWriter
5.6
1957
DrangoProducer
5.6
1955
UnchainedDirector
7.0
1955
UnchainedWriter
7.0
1953
CrazylegsScreenplay
5.8
1952
NavajoProducer
6.2