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James Neilson
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James Neilson

1909 – 1979 · Shreveport, Louisiana, USA · Active 1952–2008

James Neilson, born in 1909, was a director whose work in the late 1960s contributed to the distinct flavor of cult cinema. He helmed Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968), where he explored themes of chaos and morality through a comedic lens. His direction in Flareup (1969) showcased a gritty narrative that delved into the darker side of human relationships, solidifying his role in the era's exploitation genre. Neilson's ability to blend humor with tension in films like The First Time (1969) speaks to his unique perspective on storytelling.

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Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

1968 ★ 6.6
Director

A rivalry between the conservative Mother Superior and the glamorous, progressive young Sister George as they shepherd a busload of Catholic high school girls across America to an interfaith youth rally being held in Santa Barbara, California. As they debate expressions of faith and role of the Church in the tumultuous America of the sixties, they must also contend with the antics of two rebellious, trouble-prone students, Rosabelle and Marvel Anne.

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Filmography

39 credits
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
1970s 4 credits
1976
Tom Sawyer Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1976
Movie ★ 6.8
1972
Ghost Story Director
TV ★ 7.4
1970
TV ★ 7.0
1960s 19 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.1
1969
Flareup Director
Movie ★ 5.4
1968
Movie ★ 6.1
1968
TV ★ 7.0
1968
Adam-12 Director
TV ★ 7.1
1967
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
Movie ★ 8.5
1967
Movie ★ 6.1
1966
Batman Director
TV ★ 7.3
1965
Movie ★ 7.5
1964
Movie ★ 5.8
1963
Movie ★ 6.9
1963
Movie ★ 6.7
1963
TV ★ 7.3
1962
Moon Pilot Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1962
Bon Voyage! Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1962
Mooncussers Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1960
TV ★ 6.4
1950s 15 credits
1959
TV ★ 7.3
1959
Bonanza Director
TV ★ 7.5
1959
TV ★ 6.2
1958
Movie
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1957
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
Movie
1957
TV ★ 7.0
1956
High Tor Director
Movie ★ 8.3
1956
Movie
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1954
TV ★ 7.9
1954
TV ★ 6.7
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 7.8