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Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks (1912–1992) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Temple University. A novelist, director, screenwriter, and producer, he was known for hard-hitting d...view moreRichard Brooks (1912–1992) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Temple University. A novelist, director, screenwriter, and producer, he was known for hard-hitting dramatic films that addressed social themes and for his skillful adaptation of literary material for the screen. His celebrated films include The Blackboard Jungle, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Elmer Gantry, and Looking for Mr. Goodbar. After serving in the Marine Corps during World War II, Brooks wrote The Brick Foxhole (1945), The Boiling Point (1948), and The Producer (1951) before turning full-time to movies.view less
Books by Richard Brooks
The Brick Foxhole Lewes and Evesham 1264–65: Simon de Montfort and the Barons' War Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tracing Your Royal Marine Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Knight Who Saved England: William Marshal and the French Invasion, 1217 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5