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Ralph Nelson

Director

Ralph Nelson

Directing: 1957 — 1976 · 11 films
Lived: 12 August 1916 — d. 1987
From: New York City, New York

Elseen Leo Ralph Nelson (August 12, 1916 – December 21, 1987) was an American movie and television director, producer, writer, and actor.

Career Signature

How Ralph Nelson’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

grainy 70s grit

heavy emotional

Tonal kin

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood41 films

John G. Avildsen

John G. Avildsen15 films

James Mangold

James Mangold13 films

Henry Hathaway

Henry Hathaway28 films

Fred Schepisi

Fred Schepisi15 films

William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman32 films

Martin Ritt

Martin Ritt18 films

Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn13 films