Portrait of Howard Sackler

Howard Sackler

Bio: Howard Oliver Sackler (December 19, 1929 – October 12, 1982) was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope and its film adaptation. The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters
Born: Thu, Dec 19 1929
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Oct 12 1982
Howard Sackler is 52 years old
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Poster of Down River
Down River
Howard Sackler would have been no older than 52 in Down River as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2018
Poster of Saint Jack
Saint Jack
Howard Sackler was 49 in Saint Jack as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979
Poster of Jaws 2
Jaws 2
Howard Sackler was 48 in Jaws 2 as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of Gray Lady Down
Gray Lady Down
Howard Sackler was 48 in Gray Lady Down as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1978
Poster of The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope
Howard Sackler was 40 in The Great White Hope as 'Screenplay, Theatre Play'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1970
Poster of Killer's Kiss
Killer's Kiss
Howard Sackler was 25 in Killer's Kiss as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Fear and Desire
Fear and Desire
Howard Sackler was 23 in Fear and Desire as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1953

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