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Franz Josef Gottlieb
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Franz Josef Gottlieb

1930 – 2006 · Semmering, Lower Austria, Austria · Active 1956–2006

Franz Josef Gottlieb, an Austrian director and screenwriter, made significant contributions to cult cinema with his unique storytelling style. He directed and wrote The Curse of the Hidden Vault (1964), a film that blends horror with folklore, showcasing his knack for creating atmospheric narratives. In Hansel and Gretel Lost in the Forest (1970), he further explored dark fairy tales, demonstrating his ability to infuse classic stories with a contemporary edge. Gottlieb's work, particularly in the 1970s, reflects a distinctive vision that resonates within the realms of exploitation and genre cinema.

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Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up

1974 ★ 3.9
Director

A scientist discovers a way to turn cow manure into energy. Two secret agents are dispatched to find out the formula but they devote more time to having sex with each other than they do going after the scientist. Pretty soon everyone in the area is after the scientist but they also wind up spending more time having sex with each other.

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Filmography

101 credits
2000s 1 credit
1970s 1 credit
1971
Movie ★ 5.1
1960s 1 credit
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2005
Movie ★ 10.0
1990s 13 credits
1998
TV
1995
TV ★ 5.7
1994
TV ★ 4.0
1994
TV ★ 7.0
1993
Movie
1992
Movie ★ 10.0
1992
Movie ★ 10.0
1991
Movie ★ 7.0
1991
Movie ★ 7.0
1991
TV
1990
Movie ★ 8.0
1990
TV
1980s 24 credits
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1989
Movie ★ 3.7
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1989
Movie ★ 7.0
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
Movie ★ 7.5
1988
Movie ★ 10.0
1988
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
TV ★ 8.0
1987
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Death Stone Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
Hexenschuß Director
Movie ★ 8.5
1987
Movie ★ 10.0
1987
Movie ★ 8.0
1987
Movie ★ 9.0
1987
Movie ★ 10.0
1986
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
TV ★ 10.0
1984
Ravioli Director
TV ★ 5.5
1983
Mandara Director
TV ★ 8.0
1982
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 6.0
1980
Movie ★ 4.6
1970s 23 credits
1979
Movie ★ 3.5
1978
Movie ★ 4.6
1978
Movie ★ 3.4
1977
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
Movie ★ 4.0
1975
Movie ★ 3.7
1975
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
Movie ★ 3.9
1973
Movie ★ 9.0
1972
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 4.3
1972
Movie ★ 4.3
1972
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Movie ★ 5.1
1971
Movie ★ 6.5
1971
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Movie ★ 9.0
1971
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
Movie ★ 3.0
1970
Movie ★ 4.8
1970
Movie ★ 5.3
1970
Movie ★ 3.0
1960s 32 credits
1969
Movie ★ 4.8
1969
Movie ★ 3.0
1969
Movie ★ 3.3
1969
Movie ★ 3.0
1968
Luana Executive Producer
Movie ★ 8.0
1968
Movie ★ 3.8
1968
Movie ★ 4.0
1967
Movie ★ 6.4
1967
Movie ★ 6.4
1966
TV
1965
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
Movie ★ 9.0
1964
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
Movie ★ 5.9
1964
Movie ★ 5.9
1964
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Movie ★ 6.3
1963
Movie ★ 6.2
1963
Movie ★ 6.2
1963
Movie ★ 6.5
1963
Movie ★ 6.5
1963
Movie ★ 6.2
1963
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
Movie ★ 5.4
1961
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Movie ★ 5.0
1960
Movie ★ 4.6
1960
The Magnificent Rogue Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Movie ★ 5.3
1950s 5 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.3
1959
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
Zwölf Mädchen und ein Mann Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Unter Achtzehn Assistant Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1956
Wo die Lerche singt Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.5