Portrait of Noel Black

Directing

Noel Black

Career

Active from 1965 to 1990, busiest in 1977 and 1985 with 4 main titles each.

Average score
GoodWatch score60/100
Highest rated
Poster for Pretty Poison
Pretty Poison
GoodWatch score85/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 17 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.9 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.5 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.1 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Noel Black Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Melancholy
    3.7, average 4.7
  • Showbiz
    0.2, average 1.2
  • Violence
    3.2, average 4.1
  • Wonder
    2.5, average 3.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 4
  • 1970s Nostalgia 3
  • Social Commentary 2
  • Anthology Series 2
  • Episodic Storytelling 2
  • Psychological Thriller 2
  • Tense Atmosphere 2
  • Lighthearted 2
  • Comfort Watch 2
  • Coming-of-Age 2
  • Nostalgic 2
  • Charismatic Lead Performance 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

27
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

1980s

17 titles ยท average score 60
The Town Bully
The Town Bully (1988)

Director

A Conspiracy of Love
A Conspiracy of Love (1987)

Director

A Time to Triumph
A Time to Triumph (1986)

Director

Mischief
Mischief (1985)
GoodWatch score 61

Writer, Executive Producer

Deadly Intentions
Deadly Intentions (1985)
GoodWatch score 68

Director

Private School
Private School (1983)
GoodWatch score 38

Director

Happy Endings
Happy Endings (1983)

Director

Quarterback Princess
Quarterback Princess (1983)
GoodWatch score 64

Director

Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect (1982)
GoodWatch score 65

Director

The Electric Grandmother
The Electric Grandmother (1982)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

A Change of Seasons
A Change of Seasons (1980)
GoodWatch score 56

Director

The Golden Honeymoon
The Golden Honeymoon (1980)

Director

1970s

7 titles ยท average score 48
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
A Man, a Woman and a Bank (1979)
GoodWatch score 50

Director

The World Beyond
The World Beyond (1978)
GoodWatch score 64

Director

Mirrors
Mirrors (1978)
GoodWatch score 50

Story, Director

I'm a Fool
I'm a Fool (1977)
GoodWatch score 58

Director

Mulligan's Stew
Mulligan's Stew (1977)

Director

Jennifer on My Mind
Jennifer on My Mind (1971)
GoodWatch score 25

Director

Cover Me Babe
Cover Me Babe (1970)
GoodWatch score 45

Director

1960s

3 titles ยท average score 70
Pretty Poison
Pretty Poison (1968)
GoodWatch score 85

Director, Producer

Skaterdater
Skaterdater (1965)
GoodWatch score 67

Producer, Screenplay

War Hunt
War Hunt (1962)
GoodWatch score 57

Producer's Assistant