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Robert Boris
★ Writing

Robert Boris

Born 1945 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1973–2009

Born in 1945, Robert Boris is an American screenwriter known for his work in the realm of cult cinema. He penned the script for Doctor Detroit (1983), a film that blends comedy and exploitation, showcasing his knack for sharp, satirical storytelling. Boris's work reflects the quirky charm of the early 1980s, where he carved a niche that resonates within the cult film community. His contributions highlight the playful yet subversive nature of genre cinema, making him a notable figure in the landscape of cult films.

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Doctor Detroit

Doctor Detroit

1983 ★ 5.2
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A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.

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Filmography

31 credits
1990s 1 credit
1998
Dawson's Creek as Paramedic
TV ★ 7.3
Crew Credits
2000s 5 credits
2009
Movie ★ 3.6
2002
Deep Freeze Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.1
2002
Movie ★ 4.1
2000
Movie ★ 3.4
2000
Movie ★ 3.4
1990s 8 credits
1999
Movie ★ 4.3
1994
Movie ★ 5.2
1994
Movie ★ 5.2
1993
Movie ★ 5.0
1993
Extreme Justice Associate Producer
Movie ★ 5.0
1991
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
Movie ★ 6.6
1980s 13 credits
1989
Buy & Cell Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1987
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Movie ★ 4.8
1985
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
Movie ★ 5.6
1984
Movie ★ 5.6
1983
Movie ★ 5.1
1983
Movie
1983
Blood Feud Associate Producer
Movie
1983
TV ★ 8.0
1982
Movie ★ 5.6
1982
Some Kind of Hero Associate Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1982
Movie ★ 5.2
1970s 4 credits
1973
Birds of Prey Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.8
1973
Movie ★ 5.8
1973
Movie ★ 6.9
1973
Movie ★ 6.9