Martin Ritt

Biography

Born 03/02/1914

In a 1987 article in The New Republic, critic Stanley Kaufman wrote that Martin Ritt "is one of the most underrated American directors, superbly competent and quietly imaginative." While his films generally revolved around moral themes and he did not develop a particular visual style, Ritt became...
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Awards

  • In 1975, received BAFTA United Nations Award
  • In 1966, received British Film Academy Award for Best British Film
  • In 1963, received Venice Film Festival Catholic Film Office Award

Highlights

  • In 1990, Directed final film, "Stanley & Iris", a love story teaming Robert De Niro and Jane Fonda
  • In 1987, Helmed the screen adaptation of the play "Nuts", about a call girl accused of murder; film starred Barbra Streisand
  • In 1985, Third film with Field, "Murphy's Romance"; leading man James Garner earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination

Family & Companions

  • Morris Ritt: father (Russian Jewish immigrant, educated in Switzerland; served as second mate on ship when he emigrated to America)
  • Rose Ritt: mother (Jewish immigrant)

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