W.R. Burnett

Known for: Writing · 14 movies

Frequently works with: Albert Dekker, Adolph Deutsch, Raoul Walsh, John Sturges, David Buttolph, Rock Hudson, Robert Preston, Albert Maltz

As writer

5.3 / 10

Crime
Thriller

Writer

6.4 / 10

Thriller
Adventure

Ice Station Zebra1968

Screenplay

7.9 / 10

Adventure
Drama

The Great Escape1963

Screenplay

5.6 / 10

Adventure
Drama

September Storm1960

Screenplay

5.8 / 10

Crime
Drama

Short Cut to Hell1957

Screenplay

4.8 / 10

Action
Thriller

Accused of Murder1956

Screenplay

6.4 / 10

Adventure
Romance

Captain Lightfoot1955

Writer

6.5 / 10

Crime
Drama

Screenplay

6.1 / 10

Drama
Crime

Night People1954

Screenplay

6.4 / 10

Crime
Drama

Nobody Lives Forever1946

Screenplay

6.7 / 10

Thriller
War

Background to Danger1943

Screenplay

7 / 10

Crime
Thriller

This Gun for Hire1942

Screenplay

5.8 / 10

War
Action

Wake Island1942

Screenplay

7.1 / 10

Crime
Drama

High Sierra1941

Screenplay