Director
Hall Bartlett
November 27, 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.
Often works with
Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
2 titles together
Zero Hour!, Unchained
Jerry Paris
2 titles together
Zero Hour!, Unchained
Charles Quinlivan
2 titles together
Zero Hour!, All the Young Men
Ana María Lynch
2 titles together
The Caretakers, All the Young Men
Kent Lane
2 titles together
The Sandpit Generals, Changes
Anthony Quinn
2 titles together
The Children of Sanchez, Los hijos de Sanchez
Full filmography · 13
Love is Forever
Director and Writer
1983
Los hijos de Sanchez
Director and Writer
1978
The Children of Sanchez
Director and Writer
1978
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Director
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The Sandpit Generals
Director and Writer
1972
Changes
Director
1969
The Caretakers
Director
1963
All the Young Men
Director and Writer
1960
Zero Hour!
Director
19576.6
Drango
Director and Writer
1957
Unchained
Director and Writer
1955
Navajo
as Indian School Counselor
1952