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★ Writing
1917 – 1997
· Rockford, Illinois, USA
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Active 1950–1978
Orville H. Hampton emerged as a writer in the late 1950s, contributing to the cult cinema landscape with his work on The Alligator People (1959) and The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959). His scripts reflect the era's fascination with horror and the bizarre, showcasing his knack for blending suspense with the supernatural. Hampton's storytelling captures the essence of exploitation cinema, making him a notable figure in the genre's evolution during a time when such films were gaining traction among audiences craving the unconventional.
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The Flight That Disappeared
1961
★ 5.4
Writer
A cross-country airliner, whose passengers include a nuclear physicist, a rocket expert, and a mathematical genius, is drawn beyond radar range by an unknown, unbreakable force.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
83 creditsCrew Credits
1970s
6 credits
1960s
27 credits
1950s
50 credits