Foreman, Carl
Overview
| Works: | 194 works in 884 publications in 7 languages and 14,167 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films History Western films Action and adventure films Historical films Documentary films Short films Swashbuckler films |
| Roles: | Author of screenplay, Author, Scenarist, Production personnel, Producer, Adapter, Writer of accompanying material, Performer, Director, Former owner, Conceptor, wpr |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Carl Foreman
- High noon : the Hollywood blacklist and the making of an American classic by Glenn Frankel( Book )
- Reminiscences of Carl Foreman by Carl Foreman( )
- Portrait of a film-maker : Carl Foreman( Visual )
- [Carl Foreman program. UCLA retrospective, May 12, 1969]( Recording )
- Hommage à Carl Foreman : ecrivain-metteur en scène( Book )
- Behind the scenes with Carl Foreman and The Victors( Visual )
- Carl Foreman, home again : profile of a movie maker( Visual )
- [Carl Foreman retrospective. University School of the Arts, New York, May 15, 1967]( Recording )
- Foreman, Carl( )
- Foreman, Carl : Writer, Producer, Director by Martin Quigley( )
- Carl Foreman, writer, director( Book )
- Foreman, Carl. film writer, director, producer( )
- After film school--what?( Visual )
- [WABC Eyewitness news( Visual )
- Carl Foreman( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Carl Foreman
High Noon by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
)
151 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the classic tale of a lawman who stands alone to defend a town of cowardly citizens against a gang of revenge-seeking criminals. In the greatest showdown in the history of cinema, the lawman stands to lose not only the town but his new wife
151 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the classic tale of a lawman who stands alone to defend a town of cowardly citizens against a gang of revenge-seeking criminals. In the greatest showdown in the history of cinema, the lawman stands to lose not only the town but his new wife
The Bridge on the River Kwai by
David Lean(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in English and German and held by 3,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captured by the Japanese, British soldiers and their ranking officer are forced to construct a strategic railway bridge. Meanwhile, the British high command has instructed a commando team to destroy the bridge
69 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in English and German and held by 3,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captured by the Japanese, British soldiers and their ranking officer are forced to construct a strategic railway bridge. Meanwhile, the British high command has instructed a commando team to destroy the bridge
The guns of Navarone by
J. Lee Thompson(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A specialized commando team is assembled to destroy the German Army's mighty guns of Navarone, because they control a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea
54 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A specialized commando team is assembled to destroy the German Army's mighty guns of Navarone, because they control a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea
Born free by
Joy Adamson(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joy Adamson and her husband, Kenya game warden George Adamson, raise Elsa, a lion cub. When Elsa approaches maturity, Joy determines she must re-educate Elsa to living in the wild so that the lioness can return to a free life
12 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joy Adamson and her husband, Kenya game warden George Adamson, raise Elsa, a lion cub. When Elsa approaches maturity, Joy determines she must re-educate Elsa to living in the wild so that the lioness can return to a free life
Cyrano de Bergerac by
Edmond Rostand(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poignant story of unrequited love, set in 17th century France. Highlighted by the Oscar-winning performance of José Ferrer as Cyrano, the long-nosed poet and swordsman who helps a handsome rival woo and win the beautiful Roxane, whom Cyrano himself secretly loves
79 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poignant story of unrequited love, set in 17th century France. Highlighted by the Oscar-winning performance of José Ferrer as Cyrano, the long-nosed poet and swordsman who helps a handsome rival woo and win the beautiful Roxane, whom Cyrano himself secretly loves
Young man with a horn by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in English and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lonely little boy peeks into the window of a Skid Row dive. Mesmerized by the soaring magic played by a small jazz combo, he longs to create the same sounds. So with the guidance of a brilliant bluesman, the boy develops into a superb artist
12 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in English and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lonely little boy peeks into the window of a Skid Row dive. Mesmerized by the soaring magic played by a small jazz combo, he longs to create the same sounds. So with the guidance of a brilliant bluesman, the boy develops into a superb artist
Champion by
Mark Robson(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up. Midge, played by Kirk Douglas, is not the basic good guy corrupted by the sweet science and led astray by evil mangers and promoters, his arrogance and stubbornness make him at once a villain and a hero
15 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up. Midge, played by Kirk Douglas, is not the basic good guy corrupted by the sweet science and led astray by evil mangers and promoters, his arrogance and stubbornness make him at once a villain and a hero
The men by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A war veteran paralyzed in combat returns home and finds he will never walk again, bitterly refusing to see his fiancée. She must force him to confront reality and break his physical and emotional confinement. When feeling starts to return to his legs, it could be his last hope, or final downfall
22 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A war veteran paralyzed in combat returns home and finds he will never walk again, bitterly refusing to see his fiancée. She must force him to confront reality and break his physical and emotional confinement. When feeling starts to return to his legs, it could be his last hope, or final downfall
Home of the brave(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For black GI Peter Moss (James Edwards), the war never ends. Paralyzed from the waist down, he wages a battle against horrifying memories of the treacherous undergrowth of South Pacific jungle of Japanese snipers, and the virulent racism of his soldier comrades
11 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For black GI Peter Moss (James Edwards), the war never ends. Paralyzed from the waist down, he wages a battle against horrifying memories of the treacherous undergrowth of South Pacific jungle of Japanese snipers, and the virulent racism of his soldier comrades
Young winston by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Attenborough's examination of the early life of Winston Churchill, up until his early days at Parliament, and before his marriage is a fascinating look at the formative years of one of the greatest politicians and most influential world leaders in recent history. This film has been newly remastered
9 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Attenborough's examination of the early life of Winston Churchill, up until his early days at Parliament, and before his marriage is a fascinating look at the formative years of one of the greatest politicians and most influential world leaders in recent history. This film has been newly remastered
When time ran out--(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A South Pacific island's dormant volcano unexpectedly erupts in fury. Tourists are surprised by a volcanic eruption in a lonesome hotel in the Caribic. Shelby Gilmore is the hotel owner who ignores all the warnings and advises his guests to wait for a rescue team. Hank is a wildcat oil driller who gathers a small group of followers and heads toward higher ground. Kay Kirby is a PR executive who must choose between the two men
3 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A South Pacific island's dormant volcano unexpectedly erupts in fury. Tourists are surprised by a volcanic eruption in a lonesome hotel in the Caribic. Shelby Gilmore is the hotel owner who ignores all the warnings and advises his guests to wait for a rescue team. Hank is a wildcat oil driller who gathers a small group of followers and heads toward higher ground. Kay Kirby is a PR executive who must choose between the two men
Word into image. Carl Foreman(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1981 and 1984 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carl Foreman, known internationally as a filmmaker, is primarily a screenwriter. His screenplays concern the struggle of the individual against the often hostile pressures of the environment. In this film, Foreman speaks candidly about being blacklisted in Hollywood for being an "uncooperative" witness before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Carl Foreman selected filmography: High Noon, The Guns of Navaronne, The Men, The Victors, Champion, Young Winston
3 editions published between 1981 and 1984 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carl Foreman, known internationally as a filmmaker, is primarily a screenwriter. His screenplays concern the struggle of the individual against the often hostile pressures of the environment. In this film, Foreman speaks candidly about being blacklisted in Hollywood for being an "uncooperative" witness before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Carl Foreman selected filmography: High Noon, The Guns of Navaronne, The Men, The Victors, Champion, Young Winston
So this is New York(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The film follows a rube, played by Henry Morgan, on a journey as he uses his recently obtained inheritance to take a trip to 1910's New York with his wife and sister-in-law. Along the way, he encounters numerous eccentric characters including a drunken jockey, a sleaze ball millionaire and a devious stage actor, all scheming to court his sister-in-law in order to gain a slice of the inheritance
5 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The film follows a rube, played by Henry Morgan, on a journey as he uses his recently obtained inheritance to take a trip to 1910's New York with his wife and sister-in-law. Along the way, he encounters numerous eccentric characters including a drunken jockey, a sleaze ball millionaire and a devious stage actor, all scheming to court his sister-in-law in order to gain a slice of the inheritance
12 Uhr mittags = high noon by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Am Tag seiner Hochzeit steht Sheriff Will Kane vor einer schweren Gewissensentscheidung. Eigentlich wollte er mit seiner jungen Frau Amy die Stadt verlassen. Doch der gefürchtete Mörder Frank Miller hat sich angekündigt, um sich für die sieben Jahre Zuchthaus zu rächen. soll sich Kane, von Freunden und Mitbürgern verlassen, in der ausgestorbenen Stadt Miller und seinen drei Komplizen stellen? Oder Amys Bitten nachgeben, die als Quäkerin jede Form der Gewalt verabscheut? Als um zwölf Uhr mittags der Zug in der glühenden Hitze im Bahnhof einrollt, schlägt die Stunde der Entscheidung
33 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Am Tag seiner Hochzeit steht Sheriff Will Kane vor einer schweren Gewissensentscheidung. Eigentlich wollte er mit seiner jungen Frau Amy die Stadt verlassen. Doch der gefürchtete Mörder Frank Miller hat sich angekündigt, um sich für die sieben Jahre Zuchthaus zu rächen. soll sich Kane, von Freunden und Mitbürgern verlassen, in der ausgestorbenen Stadt Miller und seinen drei Komplizen stellen? Oder Amys Bitten nachgeben, die als Quäkerin jede Form der Gewalt verabscheut? Als um zwölf Uhr mittags der Zug in der glühenden Hitze im Bahnhof einrollt, schlägt die Stunde der Entscheidung
Young Winston: the screenplay of the film by
Carl Foreman(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Force 10 from Navarone by
Guy Hamilton(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Colonel Barnsby plots to strike a blow to the Nazi forces. He needs the help of the most skilled and lethal soldiers in the world: the Force 10 squad
11 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Colonel Barnsby plots to strike a blow to the Nazi forces. He needs the help of the most skilled and lethal soldiers in the world: the Force 10 squad
Word into image : portraits of American screenwriters : transcripts of the award winning film series(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Know your enemy-- Japan by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how the religious, political, cultural, and economic history of Japan contributed toward making her a formidable foe. Intended to show the American serviceman the fighting characteristics of his Japanese counterpart
3 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how the religious, political, cultural, and economic history of Japan contributed toward making her a formidable foe. Intended to show the American serviceman the fighting characteristics of his Japanese counterpart
Clay pigeon (1949) : shooting script by
Carl Foreman(
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Tiomkin, Dimitri 1894-1979 Arranger Musician Producer Director Author Composer
- Cooper, Gary 1901-1961 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Zinnemann, Fred 1907-1997 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Kramer, Stanley Production personnel Producer
- Lean, David 1908-1991 Performer Restager Film editor Director Author
- Hayakawa, Sesshū 1889-1973 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Burma-Siam Railroad
- Donald, James 1917-1993 Costume designer Actor
- Guinness, Alec 1914-2000 Costume designer Performer Former owner Actor
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Adamson, Joy Africa Authors, French Baker, Dorothy, Blacklisting of authors Blacklisting of entertainers Boulle, Pierre, Burma Burma-Siam Railroad Courage Cowardice Criminals Cunningham, John M Cunningham, John M., Cyrano de Bergerac, Elsa--(Lion) False personation Fortification France Gangs Government missions Great Britain Greece Greece--Drama Gunfights High noon (Motion picture) Infiltration (Military science) Japanese Occupation of Burma (1942-1945) Jazz musicians, White Lion Lion--Behavior MacLean, Alistair, Man-woman relationships Married people Marshals Military campaigns Newlyweds Outlaws Prisoners of war Revenge Rostand, Edmond, Sheriffs Thailand Trumpet players Ugliness United States United States, West Unrequited love Wildlife reintroduction World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Carl Foreman Amerikaanse schrijver
Carl Foreman amerykański scenarzysta i producent filmowy
Carl Foreman scénariste américain
Carl Foreman sceneggiatore e produttore statunitense
Carl Foreman US-amerikanischer Drehbuchautor
Foreman, Carl 1914-1984
Frye, Derek.
Frye, Derek 1914-1984
Форман, Карл
קארל פורמן
کارل فورمن فیلمنامهنویس، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان آمریکایی
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