Foreman, Carl
Overview
| Works: | 214 works in 904 publications in 7 languages and 14,237 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films History Western films Action and adventure films Historical films Documentary films Short films Sports films |
| Roles: | Author of screenplay, Author, Scenarist, Production personnel, Producer, Adapter, Writer of accompanying material, Performer, Former owner, Conceptor, Author of introduction, Director, 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 a legend by Glenn Frankel( Book )
- Reminiscences of Carl Foreman : by Carl Foreman( )
- Hommage à Carl Foreman : ecrivain-metteur en scène( Book )
- Carl Foreman, home again : profile of a movie maker( Visual )
- After film school--what?( Visual )
- [WABC Eyewitness news( Visual )
- Portrait of a film-maker : Carl Foreman( Visual )
- Foreman, Carl : Writer, Producer, Director by Martin Quigley( )
- Foreman, Carl( )
- [Carl Foreman retrospective. University School of the Arts, New York, May 15, 1967]( Recording )
- Foreman, Carl. film writer, director, producer( )
- [Carl Foreman program. UCLA retrospective, May 12, 1969]( Recording )
- Behind the scenes with Carl Foreman and The Victors( Visual )
- Carl Foreman, writer, director( Book )
- Carl Foreman( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Carl Foreman
High Noon by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
)
144 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retiring lawman, about to leave town with his new bride, seeks allies among the fearful townspeople and finds none when an outlaw he put in prison returns with his gang to take revenge
144 editions published between 1952 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 3,949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retiring lawman, about to leave town with his new bride, seeks allies among the fearful townspeople and finds none when an outlaw he put in prison returns with his gang to take revenge
The Bridge on the River Kwai by
David Lean(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy
72 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 3,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy
The guns of Navarone by
J. Lee Thompson(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,451 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
51 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,451 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
James Hill(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1965 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 863 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 863 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
Michael Gordon(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 17th-century Paris, a long-nosed poet and swordsman helps his handsome friend win the girl he himself loves
79 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 17th-century Paris, a long-nosed poet and swordsman helps his handsome friend win the girl he himself loves
Young man with a horn by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in English and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drama about the professional and romantic troubles of a talented trumpet player, Rick Martin, whose career was plagued by his alcoholism. Loosely based on the life of jazz great, Bix Beiderbecke
12 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in English and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drama about the professional and romantic troubles of a talented trumpet player, Rick Martin, whose career was plagued by his alcoholism. Loosely based on the life of jazz great, Bix Beiderbecke
Mackenna's gold by
J. Lee Thompson(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and German and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Arizona Territory of the 1870's, Marshal Sam Mackenna is the only living person who knows the tortuous route to the fabulous "Canon del Oro". During his journey, Mackenna is captured by Colorado, a brutal Mexican bandit who has long sought his death. But, if Mackenna is to lead the cutthroat gang to the lost treasure, Colorado must keep him alive
14 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and German and held by 478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Arizona Territory of the 1870's, Marshal Sam Mackenna is the only living person who knows the tortuous route to the fabulous "Canon del Oro". During his journey, Mackenna is captured by Colorado, a brutal Mexican bandit who has long sought his death. But, if Mackenna is to lead the cutthroat gang to the lost treasure, Colorado must keep him alive
Champion by
Mark Robson(
Visual
)
16 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 managers and promoters, his arrogance and stubbornness make him at once a villain and a hero
16 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 managers and promoters, his arrogance and stubbornness make him at once a villain and a hero
The guns of Navarone(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A British-American epic adventure war film inspired by the Battle of Leros during the Dodecanese Campaign of World War II in which a commando team of Allied military specialists are recruited for a dangerous but imperative mission to infiltrate a Nazi-occupied fortress and disable two long-range field guns so that 2,000 trapped British soldiers may be rescued. Faced with an unforgiving sea voyage, hazardous terrain, and the possibility of a traitor in their midst, the team must overcome the impossible without losing their own lives
2 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A British-American epic adventure war film inspired by the Battle of Leros during the Dodecanese Campaign of World War II in which a commando team of Allied military specialists are recruited for a dangerous but imperative mission to infiltrate a Nazi-occupied fortress and disable two long-range field guns so that 2,000 trapped British soldiers may be rescued. Faced with an unforgiving sea voyage, hazardous terrain, and the possibility of a traitor in their midst, the team must overcome the impossible without losing their own lives
The men by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A war veteran paralyzed in combat returns home and finds he will never walk again, bitterly refusing to see his fiancé. 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
23 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A war veteran paralyzed in combat returns home and finds he will never walk again, bitterly refusing to see his fiancé. 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 218 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 218 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
)
10 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 115 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
10 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 115 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
Word into image. Carl Foreman(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and held by 104 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
8 editions published between 1981 and 2006 in English and held by 104 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
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 placing tourists in jeopardy
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 placing tourists in jeopardy
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(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 64 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 ... (Quelle: Umschlag)
32 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 64 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 ... (Quelle: Umschlag)
Clay pigeon (1949) : shooting script by
Carl Foreman(
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Winston: the screenplay of the film by
Carl Foreman(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 58 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 49 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 49 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
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Related Identities
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Tiomkin, Dimitri 1894-1979 Arranger Musician Producer Director Author Composer
- Bridges, Lloyd Costume designer Performer Actor
- Guinness, Alec 1914-2000 Costume designer Performer Former owner Actor
- Kramer, Stanley Production personnel Producer
- Grace Princess of Monaco 1929-1982 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Zinnemann, Fred 1907-1997 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Horne, Geoffrey Costume designer Actor
- Holden, William 1918-1981 Former owner Performer Actor
- Burma-Siam Railroad
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Adamson, Joy Africa Baker, Dorothy, Batteries (Ordnance) Boulle, Pierre, Boxing Burma Burma-Siam Railroad Courage Cowardice Criminals Cunningham, John M Cunningham, John M., Cyrano de Bergerac, Elsa--(Lion) Fortification France Gangs Government missions Great Britain Greece Greece--Drama Gunfights Infiltration (Military science) Japanese Occupation of Burma (1942-1945) Jazz musicians, White Legends Lion Lion--Behavior MacLean, Alistair, Man-woman relationships Married people Marshals Mexico Military campaigns Newlyweds Outlaws Prisoners of war Revenge Rostand, Edmond, Sheriffs Southwest, New Thailand Treasure troves Trumpet players 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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