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W.R. Burnett | Criteria

W.R. Burnett

Writer

W.R. Burnett

November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982

Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, USA
In the catalog: 5 films · 0 streaming
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Writer

5 films · 0 streaming

Poster for The Great Escape

The Great Escape

1963 • United States

Poster for Accused of Murder

Accused of Murder

1956

Poster for I Died a Thousand Times

I Died a Thousand Times

1955

Poster for This Gun for Hire

This Gun for Hire

1942

Poster for High Sierra

High Sierra

1941 • United States