Screenwriter

Richard Murphy

1938–present1912–1993DramaWesternAdventureComedy

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 2 films ↗

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The Screenplays

26 total writing credits

SCR

The Kidnapping of the President

1980

Screenplay

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk

WRITER

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk

1967

Adaptation

Full Writing Credits

1980The Kidnapping of the PresidentScreenplay4.8 1967The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese JunkAdaptation6.3 1960The Wackiest Ship in the ArmyScreenplay6.0 1959CompulsionScreenplay7.1 1959The Last Angry ManAdaptation6.9 1955Three Stripes in the SunScreenplay

About

Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.

As Director

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1960The Wackiest Ship in the Army 1955Three Stripes in the Sun

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