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William Girdler (October 22, 1947 [citation needed] – January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of six years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou.
William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
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William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
- October 22, 1947
- January 21, 1978
William Girdler (October 22, 1947 - January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of seven years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou.
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Motion Picture Director, Producer, Screenwriter. He turned out a series of independently produced, commercially successful B films in the 1970s. His best known release is Grizzly (1976), a Jaws knock-off that became a mainstream box office hit.
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William Girdler. Though largely ignored by mainstream film buffs, and sorely underappreciated by trash genre devotees, William Girdler Sr. remains one of Hollywood history's most prolific directors. Born Oct. 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, KY, William Brent Girdler's movie career dawned with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
