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.
Filmography
The Kidnapping of the President1980 · Screenplay
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk1967 · Adaptation
The Wackiest Ship in the Army1960 · Screenplay, Director
The Last Angry Man1959 · Adaptation
Compulsion1959 · Screenplay
Three Stripes in the Sun1955 · Director, Screenplay
Broken Lance1954 · Screenplay
The Desert Rats1953 · Writer
Les Miserables1952 · Writer
The House on Telegraph Hill1951 · Additional Writing
You're in the Navy Now1951 · Writer
Panic in the Streets1950 · Screenplay
Slattery's Hurricane1949 · Screenplay
Cry of the City1948 · Screenplay
Deep Waters1948 · Screenplay
Boomerang!1947 · Screenplay
Wrecking Crew1942 · Screenplay
X Marks the Spot1942 · Screenplay
Wildcat1942 · Writer
I Live on Danger1942 · Screenplay