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Daniel Mann
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Daniel Mann

1912 – 1991 · New York City, New York · Active 1953–1987

Daniel Mann, born in 1912 in Brooklyn, New York, made his mark as a director with a keen ear for dialogue and storytelling. He directed Willard (1971), a film that blends horror with dark humor, showcasing his ability to adapt narratives from various sources into compelling cinema. Mann also helmed Matilda (1978), further solidifying his place in the cult film canon. His work reflects a distinctive approach to character-driven narratives, making him a noteworthy figure in the realms of exploitation and genre cinema.

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Matilda

Matilda

1978 ★ 5.5
Director

A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.

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Filmography

30 credits
1950s 1 credit
1956
Movie ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
1980s 3 credits
1987
Movie ★ 6.7
1981
Movie ★ 8.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.9
1970s 8 credits
1978
Matilda Director
Movie ★ 5.7
1975
Movie ★ 6.0
1974
Movie ★ 6.5
1973
Interval Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Maurie Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 5.7
1972
Movie ★ 10.0
1971
Willard Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1960s 10 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Movie ★ 6.2
1966
Movie ★ 6.4
1966
Judith Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1963
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
Movie ★ 5.2
1962
Movie ★ 5.6
1961
Ada Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1960
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Movie ★ 6.9
1950s 7 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
Hot Spell Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1957
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
Movie ★ 7.4
1953
Movie ★ 7.3
s 1 credit
The Recce Director
Movie