Ralph Nelson (1) (1916–1987)
Author of Father Goose [1964 film]
For other authors named Ralph Nelson, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
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Works by Ralph Nelson
Embryo [1976 film] — Director — 13 copies
Cary Grant Collection: Father Goose/ The Grass is Greener / Indiscreet / Operation Petticoat / That Touch of Mink (2008) — Director — 5 copies
The Wilby Conspiracy [1975 film] — Director — 4 copies
2 Film Box Set: Father Goose [and] Bringing Up Baby — Director — 4 copies
Aladdin: Original Television Soundtrack — Director — 2 copies
Flight of The Doves [DVD] (1971 film) — Director — 1 copy
Cary Grant Collection: DVD Collector's Pack: Father Goose / That Touch of Mink (1962) — Director — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Nelson, Ralph
- Legal name
- Nelson, Elseen Leo Ralph
- Birthdate
- 1916-08-12
- Date of death
- 1987-12-21
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- film director
producer - Organizations
- Army Air Force (WWII)
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
- Place of death
- Santa Monica, California, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
This is a romantic comedy with a more-complicated-than usual background and setting. Grant is cast against type as a grungy malcontent, and while the whole thing takes awhile to get going, once the ladies arrive, it's a lot of fun.
2021 movie #122. 1965 Gritty crime drama set in San Francisco. Ex-con Eddie (Delon) is trying to set his life straight with wife (Ann-Margaret) and baby but his brother (Palance) wants him for one last job. Early Ann-Margaret serious role.
During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several all female students.
Not Rated - Consider PG for language and mild violence
Not Rated - Consider PG for language and mild violence
Won Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Bsed on a great novel, Flowers for Algernon.
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Statistics
- Works
- 24
- Also by
- 1
- Members
- 446
- Popularity
- #54,978
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 7
- ISBNs
- 25