Otto Preminger

Born in December 5th, 1906

From Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary

Otto Preminger Biography

Otto Ludwig Preminger (5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) was an Austrian theatre and film director. After moving from the theatre to Hollywood, he directed over 35 feature films in a five-decade career. He rose to prominence for stylish film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945). In the 1950s and 1960s, he directed a number of high-profile adaptations of popular novels and stage works.

Several of these pushed the boundaries of censorship by dealing with topics which were then taboo in Hollywood, such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955), rape (Anatomy of a Murder, 1959), and homosexuality (Advise & Consent, 1962). He was twice nominated for the Best Director Academy Award. He also had a few acting roles.

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Otto Preminger Movies

The Human Factor Poster
December 18, 1979
The Hobbit Poster
November 27, 1977
Skidoo Poster
December 19, 1968
Hurry Sundown Poster
February 9, 1967
Bunny Lake Is Missing Poster
October 3, 1965
In Harms Way Poster
April 6, 1965
The Cardinal Poster
December 12, 1963
Advise & Consent Poster
June 6, 1962

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