Wanamaker, Sam 1919-1993
Overview
| Works: | 250 works in 650 publications in 5 languages and 13,065 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Made-for-TV movies Comedy films Spy films Superhero films History War television programs Television mini-series |
| Roles: | Actor, Director, Narrator, Performer, Costume designer, Other, Author, Commentator, fmd, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Sam Wanamaker
- Shakespeare's Globe rebuilt( Book )
- This wooden 'O' : Shakespeare's Globe reborn : achieving an American's dream by Barry Day( Book )
- Shakespeare's globe by London Globe Theatre Company( Visual )
- Poel, Granville Barker, Guthrie, Wanamaker( Book )
- Sam Wanamaker : global performer by Diana Devlin( Book )
- Poel, granville barker, guthrie, wanamaker: great shakespeareans, vol. 15 by Cary M Mazer( )
- Poel, Granville Barker, Guthrie, Wanamaker( Book )
- Great Shakespeareans( Book )
- At the candlelight café by Mack David( )
- Shakespeare in performance and production at the New Globe Theatre by Chrysanthy Maria Grieco( )
- Shakespeare's Globe guide book by Shakespeare Globe Trust( Book )
- Ben Shaktman Papers by Ben Shaktman( )
- Shakespeare's globe theatre restored : much ado about something!( Visual )
- Great Shakespeareans( Book )
- Goodman Theatre archives, production history files by Ill.) Goodman Theatre (Chicago( )
- N. Richard Nash papers by N. Richard Nash( )
- Poel, Granville Barker, Guthrie, Wanamaker (Great Shakespeareans Series: Volume Fifteen)( Book )
- Sam Wanamaker talks about Paul Robeson( Recording )
- Great Shakespeareans: Poel, Granville Barker, Guthrie, Wanamaker( Book )
- Wanamaker, Sam : Actor, Director by Martin Quigley( )
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Most widely held works by
Sam Wanamaker
Superman IV : the quest for peace(
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13 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and held by 838 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor creates a new super being to challenge Superman: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man. The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman saving the Statue of Liberty, pluging a volcanic eruption at Mount Etna and rebuilding the demolished Great Wall of China
13 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in English and held by 838 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor creates a new super being to challenge Superman: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man. The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman saving the Statue of Liberty, pluging a volcanic eruption at Mount Etna and rebuilding the demolished Great Wall of China
The shell seekers by
John Pielmeier(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1989 and 2002 in English and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, Penelope Keeling realizes that something is missing: the simple joy she knew as a child playing on the beach. So she embarks on a journey to discover the secret of happiness for her friends, her family and herself
21 editions published between 1989 and 2002 in English and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, Penelope Keeling realizes that something is missing: the simple joy she knew as a child playing on the beach. So she embarks on a journey to discover the secret of happiness for her friends, her family and herself
Baby boom by
Charles Shyer(
Visual
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29 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and French and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An over-achieving businesswoman's life is changed by the arrival of a twenty-two pound bundle named Elizabeth. She tries to juggle a high-pressure career and instant motherhood in this fast-paced comedy about a woman who discovers what's really important in life
29 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and French and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An over-achieving businesswoman's life is changed by the arrival of a twenty-two pound bundle named Elizabeth. She tries to juggle a high-pressure career and instant motherhood in this fast-paced comedy about a woman who discovers what's really important in life
The spy who came in from the cold by
John Le Carré(
Visual
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15 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drame d'espionnage. Après avoir vu ses hommes décimés par l'ennemi, Alec Leamas, chef d'un réseau d'espionnage britannique à Berlin, est rappelé à Londres. Il reçoit la mission de compromettre un des chefs du contre-espionnage en Allemagne de l'Est. Pour ce faire, Leamas joue la comédie de la déchéance et feint d'être prêt à livrer des secrets aux communistes. Emmené derrière le rideau de fer, il croit réussir, mais il s'aperçoit que le jeu est beaucoup plus compliqué qu'il ne l'avait imaginé
15 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drame d'espionnage. Après avoir vu ses hommes décimés par l'ennemi, Alec Leamas, chef d'un réseau d'espionnage britannique à Berlin, est rappelé à Londres. Il reçoit la mission de compromettre un des chefs du contre-espionnage en Allemagne de l'Est. Pour ce faire, Leamas joue la comédie de la déchéance et feint d'être prêt à livrer des secrets aux communistes. Emmené derrière le rideau de fer, il croit réussir, mais il s'aperçoit que le jeu est beaucoup plus compliqué qu'il ne l'avait imaginé
Private Benjamin by
Howard Zieff(
Visual
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7 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Judy Benjamin's husband dies of a heart attack while consummating their nuptials, she decides that the Army is the answer to her problems, and enlists. The army will never be the same
7 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After Judy Benjamin's husband dies of a heart attack while consummating their nuptials, she decides that the Army is the answer to her problems, and enlists. The army will never be the same
Guilty by suspicion by
Irwin Winkler(
Visual
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17 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the McCarthy witchhunts of the 1950's, Guilty by Suspicion tells the story of the destruction of the career of a director - all he has to do to revive his stalled career is testify against friends who are suspected of being Communists
17 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the McCarthy witchhunts of the 1950's, Guilty by Suspicion tells the story of the destruction of the career of a director - all he has to do to revive his stalled career is testify against friends who are suspected of being Communists
The spy who came in from the cold(
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed, best-selling novel by John le Carre, about a Cold War spy on one final dangerous mission in East Germany, is transmuted by director Martin Ritt into a film every bit as precise and ruthless as the book. Richard Burton plays Alec Leamas, whose relationship with a beautiful librarian, puts his assignment in jeopardy
7 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed, best-selling novel by John le Carre, about a Cold War spy on one final dangerous mission in East Germany, is transmuted by director Martin Ritt into a film every bit as precise and ruthless as the book. Richard Burton plays Alec Leamas, whose relationship with a beautiful librarian, puts his assignment in jeopardy
Holocaust : the story of the family Weiss(
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4 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Follows the tragedy and triumph of the Weiss family of Berlin and intertwines their fate as European Jews with the story of a German family, the Dorfs, whose members include a high-ranking Nazi officer ... Uses the stories of these fictional families to portray the atrocities against the Jewish people from the 1930s to 1945, and presents a heart-wrenching portrait of their struggle"--Container
4 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Follows the tragedy and triumph of the Weiss family of Berlin and intertwines their fate as European Jews with the story of a German family, the Dorfs, whose members include a high-ranking Nazi officer ... Uses the stories of these fictional families to portray the atrocities against the Jewish people from the 1930s to 1945, and presents a heart-wrenching portrait of their struggle"--Container
Those magnificent men in their flying machines, or, How I flew from London to Paris in 25 hours and 11 minutes by
Ken Annakin(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper publisher decides to sponsor an airplane race across the English Channel. Convinced it will give his newspaper worldwide publicity, the publisher offers 10,000 pounds to the winner"--Container
3 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper publisher decides to sponsor an airplane race across the English Channel. Convinced it will give his newspaper worldwide publicity, the publisher offers 10,000 pounds to the winner"--Container
Sinbad and the eye of the tiger by
Sam Wanamaker(
Visual
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31 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sinbad battles a Minaton, a bronze colossus, a giant troglodyte and other assorted creatures in a quest designed to win the hand of a beautiful princess
31 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sinbad battles a Minaton, a bronze colossus, a giant troglodyte and other assorted creatures in a quest designed to win the hand of a beautiful princess
Columbo mystery movie collection 1989(
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2 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Disc two: Does the heart rule the head, or vice versa? Columbo ponders the answer to this timeless question and others when he must outwit a sex therapist involved in a crime of passion. Rank and reputation prove to be a particularly difficult obstacles when Columbo looks into the murder of a respected military general by one of his overly ambitious colonels
2 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Disc two: Does the heart rule the head, or vice versa? Columbo ponders the answer to this timeless question and others when he must outwit a sex therapist involved in a crime of passion. Rank and reputation prove to be a particularly difficult obstacles when Columbo looks into the murder of a respected military general by one of his overly ambitious colonels
Louis L'Amour western collection : The Sacketts. Conagher. Catlow(
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sacketts: The story of the three Sackett brothers, Tye, Orrin, and Tell, who leave Tennessee to start new lives in the West
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sacketts: The story of the three Sackett brothers, Tye, Orrin, and Tell, who leave Tennessee to start new lives in the West
The aviator by
George Miller(
Visual
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8 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in English and French and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ed Anscombe is haunted by the memory of a plane crash he feels responsible for. Now working for the U.S. Mail Service, he must carry a beautiful, young star. When their plane goes down, their lives are threatened in the treacherous mountain terrain, yet romance flowers in this unlikely environment
8 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in English and French and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ed Anscombe is haunted by the memory of a plane crash he feels responsible for. Now working for the U.S. Mail Service, he must carry a beautiful, young star. When their plane goes down, their lives are threatened in the treacherous mountain terrain, yet romance flowers in this unlikely environment
Taras Bulba by
J. Lee Thompson(
Visual
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19 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the Ukraine of the 16th century, a powerful Cossack chieftain is determined to regain his land from treacherous Polish invaders. Despite bitter dissension in the ranks, he is soon leading his soldiers into savage warfare. But further conflict erupts when his headstrong son, Andrei, falls deeply in love with a Polish girl. Spectacular battle scenes highlight the nonstop action, arriving at a shattering climax in which father and son must ultimately confront the rift between them
19 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the Ukraine of the 16th century, a powerful Cossack chieftain is determined to regain his land from treacherous Polish invaders. Despite bitter dissension in the ranks, he is soon leading his soldiers into savage warfare. But further conflict erupts when his headstrong son, Andrei, falls deeply in love with a Polish girl. Spectacular battle scenes highlight the nonstop action, arriving at a shattering climax in which father and son must ultimately confront the rift between them
Superman : 4 film favorites : Superman the movie ; Superman II ; Superman III ; Superman IV: the quest for peace(
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Superman IV: Archvillain Lex Luthor, determined to make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel, the radiation-charged Nuclear Man. The two super-powered foes clash and Superman saves the Statue of Liberty, repulses a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna, rebuilds the demolished Great Wall of China and performs many more spectacular feats
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Superman IV: Archvillain Lex Luthor, determined to make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel, the radiation-charged Nuclear Man. The two super-powered foes clash and Superman saves the Statue of Liberty, repulses a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna, rebuilds the demolished Great Wall of China and performs many more spectacular feats
Holocaust by
Marvin J Chomsky(
Visual
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This three part mini-series follows the fate of the Weiss family during the Third Reich from 1933-1945 encapsulating in the lives of the families (those of father and son) most of the historical events during the years of the Holocaust in Germany
10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This three part mini-series follows the fate of the Weiss family during the Third Reich from 1933-1945 encapsulating in the lives of the families (those of father and son) most of the historical events during the years of the Holocaust in Germany
Catlow(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and Miscellaneous languages and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tough, lusty Catlow is fast on the draw and even faster when it comes to making a dollar. He's also a wanted man. The Mexican Army is after him. So are his hellcat girlfriend, an Indian war party, a vengeful killer and several hotheaded cowpokes from Catlow's outlaw gang. With enemies like these, it's a good thing Marshal Ben Cowan is around. The marshal is Catlow's best friend, and he'd ride through rattlesnakes to rescue his besieged buddy. Because Cowan wants the pleasure of putting Catlow behind bars all to himself
5 editions published between 1983 and 2009 in English and Miscellaneous languages and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tough, lusty Catlow is fast on the draw and even faster when it comes to making a dollar. He's also a wanted man. The Mexican Army is after him. So are his hellcat girlfriend, an Indian war party, a vengeful killer and several hotheaded cowpokes from Catlow's outlaw gang. With enemies like these, it's a good thing Marshal Ben Cowan is around. The marshal is Catlow's best friend, and he'd ride through rattlesnakes to rescue his besieged buddy. Because Cowan wants the pleasure of putting Catlow behind bars all to himself
Voyage of the damned by
Stuart Rosenberg(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in English and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Departing Hamburg in high spirits, 937 Jewish Germans have been offered safe haven in Havana, Cuba, in 1939. The passengers are looking forward to their new life. However, the whole voyage is actually a Nazi propaganda scheme and the passengers are never really intended to be allowed ashore once they reach their destination. After weeks of unsuccessful pleas they are forced to return back to Europe. Based on the tragic 1939 voyage of the SS St. Louis
5 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in English and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Departing Hamburg in high spirits, 937 Jewish Germans have been offered safe haven in Havana, Cuba, in 1939. The passengers are looking forward to their new life. However, the whole voyage is actually a Nazi propaganda scheme and the passengers are never really intended to be allowed ashore once they reach their destination. After weeks of unsuccessful pleas they are forced to return back to Europe. Based on the tragic 1939 voyage of the SS St. Louis
Columbo(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2012 and 2018 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uneasy lies the crown: "It's time to get to the root of the problem when Columbo investigates a jealous dentist, his wealthy wife, and her movie-star lover"--Container
3 editions published between 2012 and 2018 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uneasy lies the crown: "It's time to get to the root of the problem when Columbo investigates a jealous dentist, his wealthy wife, and her movie-star lover"--Container
Billy Jack goes to Washington(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Jack is appointed as the junior Senator from Arizona in 1976. Arriving in Washington, he discovers that the respected senior Senator from Arizona and a business tycoon are secretly planning to build a nuclear plant in the pristine Arizona landscape. Fourth of four Billy Jack films
5 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Jack is appointed as the junior Senator from Arizona in 1976. Arriving in Washington, he discovers that the respected senior Senator from Arizona and a business tycoon are secretly planning to build a nuclear plant in the pristine Arizona landscape. Fourth of four Billy Jack films
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Related Identities
- Werner, Oskar 1922-1984 Actor
- Globe Theatre (London, England : 1996- )
- Paramount Pictures Corporation
- Meyers, Nancy Scenarist Production personnel Author of screenplay Producer
- Davies, Rupert 1916-1976 Actor
- Burton, Richard 1925-1984 Actor
- Ritt, Martin 1914-1990 Director
- Eyck, Peter van 1911-1969 Actor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
- Crosby, Theo
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Airplane racing Anti-communist movements Atrocities Basic training (Military education) California California--Los Angeles China--Great Wall of China Columbo, Lieutenant (Fictitious character) Communism and motion pictures Criminal investigation Crosby, Theo England England--London Espionage, British Espionage, Communist Espionage, East German Families Fiction films Germany Globe Theatre (London, England : 1996- ) Good and evil Great Britain Happiness Illegal arms transfers Intelligence service Italy--Mount Etna Jews L'Amour, Louis, Life change events in old age Moles (Spies) Motherhood Motion picture industry New York (State)--New York Nuclear disarmament Outlaws Shakespeare, William, Smiley, George--(Fictitious character) Spies Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) Subversive activities Success in business Superman--(Fictitious character) Theater Theater architecture--Research Theaters--Reconstruction United States Volcanic eruptions Wanamaker, Sam, West United States Women soldiers
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Sam Wanamaker
Sam Wanamaker acteur et cinéaste américain
Sam Wanamaker actor y director estadounidense
Sam Wanamaker aisteoir
Sam Wanamaker aktor
Sam Wanamaker Amerikaans acteur
Sam Wanamaker amerikanischer Schauspieler und Regisseur
Sam Wanamaker amerykański aktor, reżyser filmowy
Sam Wanamaker attore e regista statunitense
Wanamaker, Sam, 1919-
Wanamaker, Samuel 1919-1993
Σαμ Γουαναμέικερ
Сем Вонамейкер актор
Сэм Уонамейкер
Սեմ Ուոնամեյքեր դերասան
סם וונמייקר שחקן אמריקאי
سام وانامیکر بازیگر و کارگردان آمریکایی
سام ونامكر
샘 워너메이커
サム・ワナメイカー
山姆·沃納梅克
山姆·瓦纳梅克
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