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Martin Ritt (March 2, 1914 – December 8, 1990) was an American director, producer, and actor, active in film, theatre and television.
Martin Ritt (born March 2, 1914, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 8, 1990, Santa Monica, California) was an American motion-picture director noted for his films on socially conscious themes. The main characters in Ritt’s films tended to be loners or underdogs whose ethical scruples place them at odds with the dubious values of society.
Martin Ritt was a director, actor and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was known for his social and political themes, such as corruption, racism and unionism, in films like Hud, The Great White Hope and Norma Rae.
Martin Ritt Movies. by BaxterCallow | created - 21 Aug 2017 | updated - 21 Aug 2017 | Public. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sort by: View: 26 titles. 1. Edge of the City (1957) Approved | 85 min | Drama. 7.2. Rate. The growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.
Martin Ritt (March 2, 1914 – December 8, 1990) was an American director, producer, and actor, active in film, theatre and television. He was known mainly as an auteur of socially-conscious dramas and literary adaptations, described by Stanley Kauffmann as "one of the most underrated American directors, superbly competent and quietly imaginative."
Martin Ritt, the director of "Norma Rae" and other acclaimed films, talks about his career, his choices and his views on labor unions. He also reveals his plans to attend the Cannes Film Festival and his preference for jump suits over tuxedos.
Dec 16, 1990 · Roger Ebert pays tribute to Martin Ritt, who died in 1990, and praises his films that explored social issues close to his heart. He cites examples of Ritt's collaborations with actors, writers and cinematographers, and his personal involvement in the blacklist era.
