Director
Hall Bartlett
Born 1922 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his independent filmmaking and exploration of social issues. After serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, he began his film career with the documentary Navajo (1952), which highlighted the challenges faced by Native Americans and won several international awards. Bartlett's notable works include Unchained (1955), featuring the song "Unchained Melody," and Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973), an adaptation of Richard Bach's novella. Despite facing legal challenges and mixed reviews, the latter film received Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for its score. Bartlett's films often addressed themes of human potential and social justice, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling.
Directed
Zero Hour!
Director · 1957
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Director · 1973
All the Young Men
Director · 1960
The Caretakers
Director · 1963
The Children of Sanchez
Director · 1978
The Sandpit Generals
Director · 1972
Unchained
Director · 1955
Changes
Director · 1969
Drango
Director · 1957
Love is Forever
Director · 1983
Los hijos de Sanchez
Director · 1978
Acting
Writing
Airplane!
Original Film Writer · 1980
Zero Hour!
Screenplay · 1957
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Screenplay · 1973
All the Young Men
Writer · 1960
The Caretakers
Screenstory · 1963
The Children of Sanchez
Writer · 1978
The Sandpit Generals
Writer · 1972
Unchained
Writer · 1955
Changes
Screenplay · 1969
Drango
Writer · 1957
Love is Forever
Writer · 1983
Crazylegs
Screenplay · 1953