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Lee Philips
★ Directing

Lee Philips

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1927 – 1999 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1948–1993

Lee Philips, an influential figure in cult cinema, directed Sweet Hostage (1975), a haunting exploration of obsession and redemption. He also showcased his acting skills in Violent Midnight (1963), where he navigated the dark undercurrents of a murder mystery. Philips' dual roles in these films highlight his versatility and commitment to the genre, making him a notable contributor to the narratives that define exploitation and psychological thrillers. His work continues to resonate within the cult film community.

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Violent Midnight

Violent Midnight

1963 ★ 6.0
as Elliot Freeman

An axe murderer is loose in a small New England town.

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Sweet Hostage
Sweet Hostage
8.0 1975 PG
An escaped mental patient kidnaps an illiterate teenage farm girl and takes her to his mountain hide...
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Twilight Zone (1959)
The Twilight Zone
1959
M*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H
1972
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Kung Fu (1972)
Kung Fu
1972
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
The Outer Limits (1963)
The Outer Limits
1963

Filmography

93 credits
1970s 1 credit
1972
The Waltons
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 16 credits
1969
My World and Welcome to It
TV ★ 6.3
1965
The Lollipop Cover as Nestor
Movie ★ 6.8
1965
The Loner
TV ★ 6.3
1964
Flipper
TV ★ 6.2
1963
Violent Midnight● as Elliot Freeman
Movie ★ 5.0
1963
The Outer Limits as Radio DJ Gene 'Buddy' Maxwell
TV ★ 7.8
1963
The Fugitive as Dr. Ray Brooks
TV ★ 7.3
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Frank Carlin
TV ★ 7.8
1961
Target: The Corruptors!
TV ★ 5.7
1961
Dr. Kildare as Dr. Arthur Colby
TV ★ 5.7
1961
The Defenders as Colonel Miller
TV ★ 6.3
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show as Drew Patton
TV ★ 7.6
1960
Tess of the Storm Country as Eric Thorson
Movie ★ 10.0
1960
Route 66
TV ★ 6.7
1960
Surfside 6
TV ★ 6.3
1960
Checkmate as Joe Meade
TV ★ 4.8
1950s 17 credits
1959
Middle of the Night as George Preisser
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
The Twilight Zone as Alan Ransome
TV ★ 8.5
1959
The Twilight Zone as Jordan 'Jordy' Herrick
TV ★ 8.5
1959
One Step Beyond as Philip Wilson
TV ★ 5.7
1958
The Hunters as 1st Lt. Carl Abbott
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
77 Sunset Strip
TV ★ 7.1
1958
Naked City as Larry Hine
TV ★ 5.7
1958
The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen as Ellery Queen
TV ★ 9.0
1957
Peyton Place as Michael Rossi
Movie ★ 6.8
1957
Perry Mason as Kevin Lawrence
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Gordon Evans
TV ★ 7.7
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Georgie Minnelli
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Jack Staley
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Ben Conan
TV ★ 7.8
1954
Twelve Angry Men as Juror #5
Movie ★ 7.9
1954
Summer Playhouse
TV
1953
Marty as Tommy
Movie ★ 8.0
1940s 3 credits
1948
Studio One as Juror #5
TV ★ 5.4
1948
Studio One as Tinker
TV ★ 5.4
1948
Studio One as Stephen
TV ★ 5.4
Crew Credits
1990s 3 credits
1993
Diagnosis: Murder Director
TV ★ 7.1
1991
Silent Motive Director
Movie ★ 4.5
1990
Blind Vengeance Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1980s 14 credits
1989
Money, Power, Murder. Director
Movie ★ 5.4
1988
King of the Olympics: The Lives and Loves of Avery Brundage Director
Movie ★ 4.3
1988
Windmills of the Gods Director
TV ★ 6.1
1986
American Geisha Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1986
The Blue Lightning Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1984
Samson and Delilah Director
Movie ★ 5.1
1983
Happy Director
Movie ★ 8.3
1983
Inspector Perez Director
Movie
1983
Lottery! Director
TV ★ 6.0
1982
Games Mother Never Taught You Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1982
Mae West Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1982
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1981
On the Right Track Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1981
Crazy Times Director
Movie
1970s 25 credits
1979
Valentine Director
Movie
1979
Valentine Writer
Movie
1979
Salvage 1 Director
TV ★ 7.0
1978
The Comedy Company Director
Movie ★ 4.3
1978
Special Olympics Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1978
The American Girls Director
TV ★ 4.7
1978
The American Girls Creator
TV ★ 4.7
1977
The War Between the Tates Director
Movie
1976
Dynasty Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1976
Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
Sweet Hostage● Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
The Stranger Within Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1974
The Red Badge of Courage Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1973
The Girl Most Likely To... Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1973
Shaft Director
TV ★ 7.2
1972
Getting Away from It All Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1972
Bridget Loves Bernie Director
TV ★ 6.8
1972
M*A*S*H Director
TV ★ 7.9
1972
The Rookies Director
TV ★ 6.9
1972
Kung Fu Director
TV ★ 7.7
1972
The Waltons Director
TV ★ 7.2
1972
Anna and the King Director
TV ★ 7.4
1971
Longstreet Director
TV ★ 7.0
1971
The New Andy Griffith Show Director
TV ★ 7.7
1971
The Man and the City Director
TV ★ 7.5
1960s 13 credits
1969
My World and Welcome to It Director
TV ★ 6.3
1969
Love, American Style Director
TV ★ 6.1
1969
The Bill Cosby Show Director
TV ★ 5.5
1969
Room 222 Director
TV ★ 6.1
1969
Bracken's World Director
TV ★ 7.5
1968
The Doris Day Show Director
TV ★ 6.2
1968
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir Director
TV ★ 6.6
1966
Love on a Rooftop Director
TV ★ 7.0
1965
Gidget Director
TV ★ 6.8
1964
Daniel Boone Director
TV ★ 7.0
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Director
TV ★ 7.1
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show Director
TV ★ 7.6
1960
The Andy Griffith Show Director
TV ★ 7.6
1950s 1 credit
1958
The Donna Reed Show Director
TV ★ 6.5