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99 River Street (1953) -- Ernie, a former boxer who had to give up fighting, turns to driving taxicabs to support his unfaithful wife. When his wife is murdered, Ernie is framed for the crime, and an aspiring actress helps him find vindication.
The Brothers Rico (1957) -- Open-ended Trailer from Columbia
Kansas City Confidential (1952) -- An ex-con trying to go straight is framed for a million dollar armored car robbery and must go to Mexico in order to unmask the real culprits.
Kansas City Confidential (1952) -- An ex-con trying to go straight is framed for a million dollar armored car robbery and must go to Mexico in order to unmask the real culprits.
The Big Cat (1949) -- 1933. A city boy arrives in his late mother's birthplace to discover the locals have been pestered by drought, old fights and a cougar. He turns out to be pivotal in all of these.

Overview

Date of Death:
12 December 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Phil Karlson entered the film industry while a law student at Loyola Marymount... more
Trivia:
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win more
NewsDesk:
Schizo Miracles
 (From IFC. 3 November 2009, 5:59 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Philip P. Karlstein | Philip Karlstein | Phillip Karlstein | Phil Karlstein

Filmography

Director:
  1. Framed (1975)
  2. Walking Tall (1973)
  3. Ben (1972)
  4. Hornets' Nest (1970)
    ... aka I lupi attaccano in branco (Italy)
    ... aka Il vespaio

  5. The Wrecking Crew (1969)
  6. "Off to See the Wizard" (1 episode, 1968)
        - Alexander the Great (1968) TV episode
  7. Alexander the Great (1968) (TV)
  8. A Time for Killing (1967)
    ... aka The Long Ride Home (UK)
  9. The Silencers (1966)
  10. Rampage (1963)
  11. Kid Galahad (1962)
  12. The Young Doctors (1961)
  13. The Secret Ways (1961)
  14. Key Witness (1960)
  15. Hell to Eternity (1960)

  16. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (2 episodes, 1959)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - The Untouchables: Part 2 (1959) TV episode
        - The Untouchables: Part 1 (1959) TV episode
  17. The Scarface Mob (1959) (TV)
    ... aka The Untouchables: Scarface Mob
  18. "Zane Grey Theater" (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater (USA: complete title)
    ... aka The Westerners (USA: rerun title)
        - The Sunrise Gun (1959) TV episode
  19. Gunman's Walk (1958)
  20. The Brothers Rico (1957)
  21. "Studio 57" (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka Heinz Studio 57 (USA: alternative title)
        - Typhoon (1956) TV episode
  22. "TV Reader's Digest" (1 episode, 1956)
        - Lost, Strayed, and Lonely (1956) TV episode
  23. The Phenix City Story (1955)
  24. 5 Against the House (1955)
  25. Hell's Island (1955)
    ... aka South Sea Fury (USA: reissue title)
  26. Tight Spot (1955)
  27. "Waterfront" (11 episodes, 1954)
        - Lighthouse (1954) TV episode
        - Sunken Treasure (1954) TV episode
        - Cap'n John's Dilemma (1954) TV episode
        - Family Problems (1954) TV episode
        - Fog Bound (1954) TV episode
          (6 more)
  28. They Rode West (1954)
  29. "The Ford Television Theatre" (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Ford Theatre (USA: short title)
        - The Fugitives (1954) TV episode
  30. 99 River Street (1953)
    ... aka Crosstown
  31. Kansas City Confidential (1952)
    ... aka The Secret Four (UK)
  32. Assignment: Paris (1952) (uncredited)
    ... aka European Edition (USA: alternative title)
  33. The Brigand (1952)
  34. Scandal Sheet (1952)
    ... aka The Dark Page (UK)
  35. Mask of the Avenger (1951)
  36. The Texas Rangers (1951)
  37. Lorna Doone (1951)
  38. The Iroquois Trail (1950)
    ... aka The Tomahawk Trail (UK)

  39. Down Memory Lane (1949)
  40. The Big Cat (1949)
  41. Ladies of the Chorus (1948)
  42. Thunderhoof (1948)
  43. Adventures in Silverado (1948)
    ... aka Above All Laws (UK)
  44. Rocky (1948)
  45. Louisiana (1947)
  46. Black Gold (1947)
  47. Kilroy Was Here (1947)
  48. Wife Wanted (1946)
    ... aka Shadow of Blackmail (UK)
  49. The Missing Lady (1946)
    ... aka The Shadow and the Missing Lady
  50. Bowery Bombshell (1946)
  51. Behind the Mask (1946)
  52. Dark Alibi (1946)
    ... aka Charlie Chan in Dark Alibi (USA: informal title)
  53. Swing Parade of 1946 (1946)
  54. Live Wires (1946)
  55. The Shanghai Cobra (1945)
    ... aka Charlie Chan in the Shanghai Cobra (USA: informal title)
  56. G.I. Honeymoon (1945) (as Phil Karlstein)
  57. There Goes Kelly (1945) (as Phil Karlstein)
  58. A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944) (as Phil Karlstein)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. It Started with Eve (1941) (assistant director) (as Philip Karlstein)
  2. In the Navy (1941) (assistant director) (as Philip P. Karlstein)
    ... aka Abbott and Costello in the Navy (Australia)
  3. The Flame of New Orleans (1941) (assistant director) (as Philip P. Karlstein)
  4. Where Did You Get That Girl? (1941) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  5. Seven Sinners (1940) (assistant director) (as Phillip Karlstein)
    ... aka Café of the Seven Sinners (UK: reissue title)
  6. You're Not So Tough (1940) (assistant director) (as Phil Karlstein)
  7. I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (1940) (assistant director)
  8. The House of the Seven Gables (1940) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  9. The Invisible Man Returns (1940) (assistant director) (as Phil Karlstein)

  10. Rio (1939) (assistant director) (as Philip Karlstein)
  11. Society Smugglers (1939) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  12. Newsboys' Home (1938) (assistant director) (as Phil Karlstein)
  13. The Last Warning (1938) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  14. His Exciting Night (1938) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  15. The Last Express (1938) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  16. The Lady in the Morgue (1938) (assistant director)
    ... aka The Case of the Missing Blonde (UK)
  17. The Black Doll (1938) (assistant director)
  18. Top of the Town (1937) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  19. Love Before Breakfast (1936) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  20. The Affair of Susan (1935) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  21. She Gets Her Man (1935) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  22. Manhattan Moon (1935) (assistant director)
    ... aka Sing Me a Love Song (UK) (USA: original script title)
  23. Werewolf of London (1935) (assistant director) (uncredited)
    ... aka Unholy Hour
  24. Princess O'Hara (1935) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  25. Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935) (assistant director) (uncredited)
    ... aka Charles Dickens' 'Mystery of Edwin Drood' (USA: complete title)
  26. Strange Wives (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  27. Cheating Cheaters (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  28. Great Expectations (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  29. Embarrassing Moments (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  30. Romance in the Rain (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  31. I Like It That Way (1934) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  32. The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934) (assistant director)
  33. My Pal, the King (1932) (assistant director) (uncredited)
Writer:
  1. Hell's Island (1955) (uncredited)
    ... aka South Sea Fury (USA: reissue title)
  2. 99 River Street (1953) (uncredited)
    ... aka Crosstown
  3. Kansas City Confidential (1952) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Secret Four (UK)
Producer:
  1. Between Us Girls (1942) (associate producer) (as Philip Karlstein)
    ... aka Love and Kisses, Caroline (USA: reissue title)

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