Hall Bartlett
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-11-27
Day of Death
1993-09-07 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Hall Bartlett
Biography
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.
Acting
(1952)
Navajo
as Indian School Counselor
(1951)
The Wild Blue Yonder
as Lt. Jorman
Crew
(1983)
Love is Forever
Writer, Director, Producer
(1978)
The Children of Sanchez
Director, Writer, Producer
(1973)
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1972)
The Sandpit Generals
Director, Writer
(1969)
Changes
Director, Screenplay
(1968)
Sol Madrid
Producer
(1963)
The Caretakers
Screenstory, Director, Story, Producer
(1960)
All the Young Men
Writer, Director
(1957)
Zero Hour!
Director, Screenplay
(1957)
Drango
Writer, Director, Producer
(1955)
Unchained
Director, Writer
(1953)
Crazylegs
Screenplay
(1952)
Navajo
Producer