Hall Bartlett
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 27, 1922
- Died
- September 7, 1993
- Birthplace
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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.
Filmography
Love is Forever 1983
Director, Writer, Producer
Airplane! 1980
Original Film Writer
Los hijos de Sanchez 1978
Director, Writer
The Children of Sanchez 1978
Director, Writer, Producer
Jonathan Livingston Seagull 1973
Director, Screenplay, Producer
The Sandpit Generals 1972
Director, Writer
Changes 1969
Director, Screenplay
Sol Madrid 1968
Producer
The Caretakers 1963
Director, Story, Producer, Screenstory
All the Young Men 1960
Director, Writer
Zero Hour! 1957
Director, Screenplay
Jet Pilot 1957
Actor
Drango 1957
Director, Writer, Producer
Unchained 1955
Director, Writer
Crazylegs 1953
Screenplay
Navajo 1952
as Indian School Counselor, Producer
The Wild Blue Yonder 1951
as Lt. Jorman
Credits from TMDB.