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Richard Compton
★ Directing

Richard Compton

1938 – 2007 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Active 1966–2005

Richard Compton, born in the 1930s, began his career as an actor in government films before transitioning to direct and write for cult cinema. He directed Macon County Line (1974) and wrote for Angels Die Hard (1970) and The Sins of the Daughter (1970), shaping the gritty narratives of exploitation films. Compton's role as an actor in Bury Me an Angel (1972) further solidified his presence in the genre, showcasing his versatile contributions to the world of cult and grindhouse cinema.

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The Sins of the Daughter

The Sins of the Daughter

1970 ★ 4.8
Writer

Tony is the type to sleep with whoever can get him the most money and this leads to Jamie. The two at first seem to be hitting it off for real but soon Tony's desire for money also leads to a desire for Jamie's daughter Kim.

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Filmography

70 credits
1970s 1 credit
1971
Bury Me an Angel as Pool Player
Movie ★ 5.3
1960s 4 credits
1969
Movie ★ 3.0
1966
Star Trek as Washburn
TV ★ 8.0
1966
TV ★ 6.5
1966
Star Trek as Technical Officer
TV ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
2000s 6 credits
2005
Movie ★ 6.1
2003
Peacemakers Director
TV ★ 7.5
2001
TV ★ 6.8
2001
TV ★ 7.1
2000
TV ★ 6.8
2000
TV ★ 6.5
1990s 23 credits
1999
Get Real Director
TV ★ 7.7
1998
Charmed Director
TV ★ 8.2
1997
TV ★ 6.6
1997
TV ★ 6.4
1996
TV ★ 7.5
1996
Profiler Director
TV ★ 7.0
1996
TV ★ 7.2
1995
Sliders Director
TV ★ 7.6
1995
JAG Director
TV ★ 7.3
1995
TV ★ 7.0
1994
Babylon 5 Director
TV ★ 8.0
1994
Babylon 5 Producer
TV ★ 8.0
1994
TV ★ 6.8
1994
TV ★ 5.3
1993
Movie ★ 6.4
1993
The X-Files Director
TV ★ 8.4
1993
TV ★ 7.1
1992
The Keys Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1991
TV ★ 7.4
1990
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
Super Force Director
Movie ★ 3.3
1990
Super Force Director
TV ★ 5.9
1990
TV ★ 6.3
1980s 21 credits
1989
Movie ★ 8.0
1989
Movie ★ 7.6
1989
Baywatch Director
TV ★ 6.0
1988
Movie ★ 8.0
1987
TV ★ 5.5
1987
TV ★ 8.4
1986
L.A. Law Director
TV ★ 7.1
1986
Kay O'Brien Director
TV ★ 7.5
1985
Street Hawk Director
TV ★ 6.9
1985
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Otherworld Director
TV ★ 5.5
1985
TV ★ 5.3
1984
Miami Vice Director
TV ★ 7.5
1984
TV ★ 7.3
1983
TV ★ 6.6
1983
TV ★ 6.5
1982
Hotel Director
TV ★ 6.8
1982
TV ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1980
Wild Times Director
TV ★ 6.5
1970s 12 credits
1979
Ravagers Director
Movie ★ 4.5
1978
Movie ★ 5.4
1977
Ransom Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1975
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Movie ★ 6.6
1974
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Movie ★ 6.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.8
1971
Movie ★ 4.8
1970
Movie ★ 6.0
1970
Movie ★ 6.0
1970
Movie ★ 2.8
1960s 3 credits
1969
Movie ★ 4.2
1969
Movie ★ 3.0
1969
The Gun Runner Screenplay
Movie ★ 3.0