Directors
Biography
William A. Berke (3 October 1903 – 15 February 1958) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed nearly 90 films between 1934 and 1958. He also produced nearly 80 films between 1933 and 1958.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California.
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Key Films
A gritty crime story involving a newspaper man and crooked politicians.
The moving story of four young men struggling against overwhelming odds to remain honest. When their crooked employer shorts their earnings; they turn to crime, their first theft ending in tragedy.
A rookie New York cop has to deal with juvenile delinquents, his superiors, and blame for the suicide of a woman who jumped to her death while he was in her apartment.
A police shrink tries to identify and capture an elusive mugger that scars his female victims before stealing their purse.
Noir Filmography
4 films · 1947–1958YearFilmSynopsis
1947Shoot to KillA gritty crime story involving a newspaper man and crooked politicians.View Film →1957Four Boys and a GunThe moving story of four young men struggling against overwhelming odds to remain honest. When their crooked employer shorts their earnings; they turn to crime,…View Film →1957Street of SinnersA rookie New York cop has to deal with juvenile delinquents, his superiors, and blame for the suicide of a woman who jumped to her death while he was in her apa…View Film →1958The MuggerA police shrink tries to identify and capture an elusive mugger that scars his female victims before stealing their purse.View Film →
