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Hall Bartlett

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Directed movies: 10Directed series: 0All crew credits: 14

TMDB ID: 543946

IMDb ID: nm0058826

Known for: Directing

Born: November 27, 1922

Died: September 7, 1993

Age: 70

Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1951 - 1983

Years active: 33

Average TMDB rating: 6.67

Wikidata: Q1571281

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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.

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