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Directing

Richard Compton

Career: Active from 1969 to 2005, busiest in 1985 and 1990 with 4 main titles each.

Average score: 61/100

Highest rated: Hill Street Blues
90/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 49 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Richard Compton Catalog average

Rarely in their work

Melancholy
3.4, average 4.7
Psychological
4.5, average 5.5
Absurdist Humor
1.1, average 2.0
Cringe Humor
1.3, average 2.2

Main genres

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Recurring tags

Character-Driven 4
Political Intrigue 4
Vigilante Justice 3
Ensemble Cast 3
Character-Driven Mystery 3
Witty Dialogue 3
Action-Packed 3
Social Commentary 2
Psychological Tension 2
Action-Oriented 2
Period Piece 2
90s Sci-Fi Action 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

25

Type

Role

Score

Decade

Genre

Group by

2000s

1 title · average score 60

Home for the Holidays

60

Director

1990s

4 titles · average score 67

Babylon 5: The Gathering

66

Director

The Keys

Director

Kojak: It's Always Something

67

Director

Super Force

Director

1980s

4 titles · average score 70

Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

69

Director

Kojak: Fatal Flaw

72

Director

Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge

Director

Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge

Director

1970s

11 titles · average score 52

Ravagers

46

Director

Deadman's Curve

61

Director

The Ransom

58

Director

Return to Macon County

60

Writer, Director

The California Kid

62

Writer

Macon County Line

57

Screenplay, Director

Welcome Home, Soldier Boys

58

Director

Isle of the Snake People

25

Props

Bury Me an Angel

43

as Pool Player

Like Mother Like Daughter

Writer

Angels Die Hard

49

Director, Writer

1960s

5 titles · average score 56

Run, Angel, Run!

44

Story

Wanda - The Sadistic Hypnotist

33

as Sylvester

The Gun Runner

Screenplay, Director

Star Trek

79

TV show · as Technical Officer / Washburn

Felony Squad

69

TV show