Skip to content
R
Writer

Richard Murphy

Born May 8, 1912 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died May 19, 1993

6 films

Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Awards

0 wins, 5 nominations

Filmography 6

Compulsion (1959) movie poster
Compulsion1959
Broken Lance (1954) movie poster
Broken Lance1954
The Desert Rats (1953) movie poster
The Desert Rats1953
Panic in the Streets (1950) movie poster
Panic in the Streets1950
Cry of the City (1948) movie poster
Cry of the City1948
Boomerang! (1947) movie poster
Boomerang!1947