Tom Mankiewicz

Birth : 1942-06-01, Los Angeles, California, United States

Death : 2010-07-31

History

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Thomas Frank Mankiewicz (June 1, 1942 – July 31, 2010) was a screenwriter/director/producer of motion pictures and television, perhaps best known for his work on the James Bond films and his contributions to Superman: The Movie and the television series, Hart to Hart. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Mankiewicz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies

A House of Secrets: Exploring 'Dragonwyck'
Self
A documentary about the making of the movie "Dragonwyck"
Becoming John Ford
Self
Portrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and generally considered one of America's greatest directors.
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Self
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Creative Consultant
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Himself
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Self
Marc McClure presents a documentary on the making of 'Superman' (1978).
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Himself
Documentary on the making of the 1978 film 'Superman.'
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Self
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive film of all time.
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Self
A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."
Inside 'The Man with the Golden Gun'
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun"
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Diamonds are Forever"
Harry Saltzman: Showman
The story of Harry Saltzman, producer of the first James Bond movies.
Inside 'Live and Let Die'
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Live and Let Die"
Hart to Hart: Till Death Do Us Hart
Director
On a mission of mercy, Jennifer Hart is in Germany to donate bone marrow to Maximilian, a young leukemia patient. Following the operation, she plans to spend a romantic anniversary in Munich with her husband Jonathan. The bone marrow clinic's director, Peter Donner, is surprised by Jennifer's uncanny resemblance to his French fiancée, Simone Grohe. When she goes missing, Jennifer steps in to play the role of Simone to save Peter the embarrassment of an explanation to his cousin and benefactor Karl von Ostenberg at the lavish engagement party. But, of course, it is Karl who kidnapped Simone - in order to control the fate of Peter's inheritance - and now Jennifer is in as much danger as Simone! Once again the Harts tackle danger and mystery with their usual devil-may-care charm and romance
Taking the Heat
Director
When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.
Delirious
Man on Stretcher (uncredited)
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Delirious
Director
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Dragnet
Screenplay
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Dragnet
Director
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Hot Pursuit
Executive Producer
Young Danny is following his rich girlfriend's family to the Caribbean. But suddenly he simply must make a chemistry test and cannot go with them. After they have left, he gets a leave from his professor and takes a plane to find them. But he is not quite sure where they are, and meets smugglers, crazy captains and murderers.
Ladyhawke
Screenplay
Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.
Superman II
Creative Consultant
Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Hart to Hart
Writer
In this pilot film, a friend of Jonathan Hart's is killed in a motor accident just after he has left a health farm, apparently committing suicide. There was no warning of him being troubled so the Harts go undercover to find out what happened at the farm.
Hart to Hart
Director
In this pilot film, a friend of Jonathan Hart's is killed in a motor accident just after he has left a health farm, apparently committing suicide. There was no warning of him being troubled so the Harts go undercover to find out what happened at the farm.
Superman
Writer
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
The Eagle Has Landed
Screenplay
When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfolk, it hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap the prime minister and spirit him to Germany for enforced negotiations with Hitler.
The Cassandra Crossing
Screenplay
Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease, and nobody will let them off the train.
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Producer
Mother, Jugs and Speed work for a ambulance company competing for a L.A. city contract.
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Screenplay
Mother, Jugs and Speed work for a ambulance company competing for a L.A. city contract.
The Man with the Golden Gun
Screenplay
Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.
Live and Let Die
Screenplay
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.
Diamonds Are Forever
Screenplay
Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out who's guilty. The mission takes him to Las Vegas where Bond meets his archenemy Blofeld.
The Sweet Ride
Writer
AA tennis bum (Tony Franciosa) and his Malibu Beach buddies hang out with a TV actress (Jacqueline Bisset) headed for trouble.