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S. Lee Pogostin (1927-2014)

Birthplace:
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Born:
March 8, 1927

Died:
March 7, 2014

Biography from TheMovieDB

S. Lee Pogostin was an American screenwriter and director recognized for his work in television and film. Born in Jersey City, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 15 by lying about his age. Pogostin began his career writing for radio before transitioning to television, where he wrote for series such as Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1966 for the episode "The Game". He wrote and directed the film Hard Contract (1969), starring James Coburn and Lee Remick. Pogostin's work was noted for its depth and character-driven narratives, contributing significantly to television and film during his career.

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Film Production

Director:
1969  Hard Contract

Screenplay:
1962  Pressure Point
1969  Hard Contract
1983  High Road to China

Teleplay:
1959  The Moon and Sixpence
1962  Pressure Point
1969  Hard Contract
1975  The UFO Incident
1979  When Hell Was in Session
1983  High Road to China

Writer:
1953  Life Sentence
1953  Something For An Empty Briefcase
1959  The Moon and Sixpence
1962  Pressure Point
1965  Synanon
1969  Hard Contract
1974  Golden Needles
1974  Nightmare Honeymoon
1975  The UFO Incident
1979  When Hell Was in Session
1983  High Road to China

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TV Production

Director:
1963  Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Writer:
1963  Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

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