Hall Bartlett

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1922-11-27

Deathday 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.

Known For

Director

1983
Love is Forever

as Director

1978
1972
1969
Changes

as Director

1963
The Caretakers

as Director

1960
All the Young Men

as Director

1957
Zero Hour!

as Director

1957
Drango

as Director

1955
Unchained

as Director

Writer

1983
Love is Forever

as Writer

1973
1972
1969
Changes

as Screenplay

1963
The Caretakers

as Screenstory

1963
1960
1957
Zero Hour!

as Screenplay

1957
Drango

as Writer

1955
Unchained

as Writer

1953
Crazylegs

as Screenplay

Producer

1983
Love is Forever

as Producer

1978
1968
Sol Madrid

as Producer

1963
The Caretakers

as Producer

1957
Drango

as Producer

1952
Navajo

as Producer

Actor

1952
Navajo

as Indian School Counselor

1951
The Wild Blue Yonder

as Lt. Jorman