Hall Bartlett
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 27, 1922, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Died
- September 7, 1993
- Movies
- 17
Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter.
Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his independent filmmaking and exploration of social issues. After serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, he began his film career with the documentary Navajo (1952), which highlighted the challenges faced by Native Americans and won several international awards. Bartlett's notable works include Unchained (1955), featuring the song "Unchained Melody," and Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973), an adaptation of Richard Bach's novella. Despite facing legal challenges and mixed reviews, the latter film received Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for its score. Bartlett's films often addressed themes of human potential and social justice, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1957 | Jet Pilot | |
| 1952 | Navajo | Indian School Counselor |
| 1951 | The Wild Blue Yonder | Lt. Jorman |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 1983 | Love is Forever | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1978 | Los hijos de Sanchez | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | The Children of Sanchez | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1973 | Jonathan Livingston Seagull | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1972 | The Sandpit Generals | Director, Writer |
| 1969 | Changes | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Sol Madrid | Producer |
| 1963 | The Caretakers | Director, Producer |
| 1960 | All the Young Men | Director, Writer |
| 1957 | Zero Hour! | Director, Screenplay |
| 1957 | Drango | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1955 | Unchained | Director, Writer |
| 1953 | Crazylegs | Screenplay |
| 1952 | Navajo | Producer |
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