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1942 – 2025
· Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
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Active 1970–2004
George Armitage, born in 1942, emerged from Roger Corman's New World Pictures, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in cult cinema. He directed and wrote Private Duty Nurses (1971) and Hit Man (1972), both of which showcase his knack for blending exploitation with sharp storytelling. Armitage also appeared as an actor in Caged Heat (1974) and Fighting Mad (1976), contributing to the grindhouse aesthetic that defines his work. His films, rich in character and social commentary, remain essential viewing for fans of the genre.
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Private Duty Nurses
1971
★ 4.3
Director
A trio of beautiful private-duty nurses that practice more than the medical arts must confront underground drug traffickers, racism and murder in their local hospital.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
25 credits
1970s
4 credits
1970
Movie
★ 4.3
Crew Credits
1990s
5 credits
1970s
14 credits
1970
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Associate Producer
Movie
★ 4.3