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George Armitage
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George Armitage

1942 – 2025 · Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. · 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

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.

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Filmography

25 credits
1970s 4 credits
1976
Fighting Mad as Man playing tennis (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1974
Caged Heat as Family in Car
Movie ★ 5.1
1971
Movie ★ 6.2
Crew Credits
2000s 2 credits
2004
Movie ★ 5.0
2004
Movie ★ 5.0
1990s 5 credits
1997
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
Movie ★ 6.4
1990
Miami Blues Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
Miami Blues Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 14 credits
1979
Hot Rod Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1979
Hot Rod Writer
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.0
1975
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
Hit Man Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
Movie ★ 4.4
1971
Movie ★ 4.6
1971
Movie ★ 4.6
1971
Movie ★ 4.6
1971
TV ★ 5.5