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.
1980The Kidnapping of the PresidentMovieScreenplay
1979Voltus 5Movieas Big Bert Armstrong (voice)
1966Felony SquadTV showCreator
1960The Wackiest Ship in the ArmyMovieScreenplay · Director
1959The Last Angry ManMovieAdaptation
1959CompulsionMovieScreenplay
1955Three Stripes in the SunMovieDirector · Screenplay
1954Broken LanceMovieScreenplay
1953The Desert RatsMovieWriter
1952Les MiserablesMovieWriter
1951The House on Telegraph HillMovieAdditional Writing
1951You're in the Navy NowMovieWriter
1950Panic in the StreetsMovieScreenplay
1949Slattery's HurricaneMovieScreenplay
1948Cry of the CityMovieScreenplay
1948Deep WatersMovieScreenplay
1947Boomerang!MovieScreenplay
1942Wrecking CrewMovieScreenplay
1942X Marks the SpotMovieScreenplay
1942WildcatMovieWriter
1942I Live on DangerMovieScreenplay
1942The Cyclone KidMovieScreenplay
1942Jesse James, Jr.MovieScreenplay · Story
1941Flying BlindMovieScreenplay
1941The Singing HillMovieWriter
1941The Apache KidMovieStory · Screenplay
1941Back in the SaddleMovieWriter
1938Life in Sometown, U.S.A.MovieWriter