Herman Hoffman

Nascimento : 1909-06-29, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Morte : 1989-03-26

Filmes

The Reluctant Heroes
Story
An army tale about an egghead ninety-day-wonder who relies on ancient tactics he remembers from the history books to save his beleaguered squad on an important mission in Korea.
The Reluctant Heroes
Screenplay
An army tale about an egghead ninety-day-wonder who relies on ancient tactics he remembers from the history books to save his beleaguered squad on an important mission in Korea.
Sob Fogo Cruzado
Writer
During World War II, American officer Capt. Lee Mitchell (Stuart Whitman) and a British military unit boldly infiltrate German-occupied enemy territory and attempt to kidnap brilliant Nazi scientist Dr. Von Heinken (Pinkas Braun) and bring him back in one piece. While shuttling their prized captive to safety, the Allied forces courageously assist desperate refugees and tussle with overpowering German and Russian forces.
A Revolta dos Sete Homens
Screenplay
Os Sete Homens cavalgam novamente nesta sequência de uma das mais brilhantes sagas de faroeste da história do cinema. George Kennedy (Rebeldia Indomável) e James Whitmore (Um Sonho de Liberdade) assumem as rédeas de uma aventura corajosa e arrebatadora que não desaponta o espectador! Quando o famoso fora-da-lei Chris Adams (Kennedy) Recebe a oferta de uma enorme recompensa para libertar um jovem revolucionário mexicano da prisão, ele precisa começar reunindo um time da pesada de destemidos guerreiros. Juntos, esses ousados pistoleiros embarcam na aventura de suas vidas - e descobrem uma causa que vale mais do que uma fortuna em ouro.
Attack on the Iron Coast
Screenplay
Attack on the Iron Coast is a 1967 British-American Oakmont Productions international co-production war film directed by Paul Wendkos in the first of his five picture contract with Mirisch Productions, and starring Lloyd Bridges, Andrew Keir, Sue Lloyd, Mark Eden and Maurice Denham. The film depicts an account of Allied Combined Operations Headquarters commandos executing a daring raid on the German-occupied French coast during the Second World War. The film is based on the commando raid on the French port of St. Nazaire and is reminiscent of the film The Gift Horse. In the United States it was released as a double feature with Danger Route.
The Invisible Boy
Director
A Super Computer plans world domination with the help of Robbie the robot and a 10 year old boy who is the son the computer's inventor.
The Great American Pastime
Director
Bruce Hallerton becomes coach of the Panthers, a little league baseball team. The fact that an attractive widow has her son in the team causes problems with his wife.
It's a Dog's Life
Director
A bull terrier tells his life story, from the streets of the Bowery to a life of luxury.
The Battle of Gettysburg
Director
This film was shot entirely at the Gettysburg National Military Park, where the decisive battle of the American Civil War was fought. Leslie Nielsen narrates the story while contemporary songs and the sounds of battle are heard in the background. The sites of the various engagements, the statues of the leaders of the Northern and Southern troops, and the battlefield cemetery are featured. President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is read at the end.
Conspiração do Silêncio
Associate Producer
1945, dois meses após o fim da 2ª Guerra Mundial. No vilarejo de Black Rock chega um idoso desconhecido, John MacReedy (Spencer Tracy), que tem só um braço. Apesar da sua idade e deficiência física, sua presença incomoda cada vez mais os moradores do local, em parte por ser o primeiro visitante em 4 anos (literalmente o trem nunca parava ali) e também por ficar cada vez mais claro que todos estão escondendo algo. Quando ele diz que está procurando Komoko, um japonês, a tensão aumenta e parece que todos obedecem Reno Smith (Robert Ryan), o "dono" de Black Rock.
Dá-me Tua Mão
Associate Producer
Sgt. Thorne Ryan, who once fought bravely in Korea, now serves as a hard-nosed drill instructor to new Army recruits at Fort Bliss, Texas. But is he really the man he is often described as? His fellow instructor, and friend helps him to face the ghosts of his past experiences in Korea. One night in a bar across the border in Juarez, Mexico, Sgt. Ryan meets a lady who begins to turn his life around. Will this be enough to help him deal with the past? Or will he continue to be so hard on his troops?
The Hoaxters
Director
A 1952 American documentary film written by Herman Hoffman, about the threat posed by communism to the American way of life.
The Hoaxters
Associate Producer
A 1952 American documentary film written by Herman Hoffman, about the threat posed by communism to the American way of life.
The Hoaxters
Writer
A 1952 American documentary film written by Herman Hoffman, about the threat posed by communism to the American way of life.
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story
Producer
Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.
Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership
Producer
Released as part of the studio's 25th anniversary (Silver) celebration, the film shows highlights of MGM's major productions from 1924 through 1948.
Eyes of the Navy
Screenplay
Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.
Northward, Ho!
Screenplay
Behind-the-scenes promotional featurette to publicize the epic outdoor adventure Northwest Passage filmed on location in Idaho.
The Old South
Screenplay
This short film chronicles the importance of cotton to the economy and culture of America's Old South.
Servant Of Mankind
Writer
This short dramatizes how profoundly the inventions of Thomas A. Edison have affected the world in which we live. In addition to the electric light, Edison developed the system of alternating current that carries virtually all of the world's electricity, as well as storage batteries and electric motors. Other highlighted inventions include the phonograph, automatic stock ticker, wireless telegraphy, mimeograph machine, and, of course, the world's first motion picture studio.
The Ash Can Fleet
Writer
Story of Colonial American David Bushnell, inventor of the submarine and depth charge.
Hollywood Goes to Town
Director
This short shows how Hollywood gets ready for the world premiere of an "important" movie. The film celebrated here is Marie Antoinette (1938), which had its premiere at the Carthay Circle Theatre. We see the street leading to the theatre transformed to suggest a garden that might be seen in a French palace. This includes the placement of trees and other foliage, as well as large statues along the route. Grandstands are set up so fans can see their favorite stars as they arrive for the premiere. Finally, the proverbial "galaxy of stars" arrives in their limousines. Fanny Brice and Pete Smith make remarks at the microphone set up on the carpet outside the theatre.
Another Romance of Celluloid
Director
This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is processed and features behind-the-scenes glimpses of current MGM productions.
Hollywood Extra Girl
Writer
Semi-documentary of a typical "extra girl" on a C.B.DeMille film.