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Writing
David Dortort
- Titles
- 8movies11TV shows
- Career
Active from 1949 to 2001, with a break from 1968 to 1978, busiest in 1956 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
Bonanza73/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 10 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical8.0average 2.6
- Nostalgia7.3average 3.6
- Wholesome5.0average 3.3
- Family Dynamics5.5average 4.7
- Crime4.4average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.9, average 5.2
- Psychological3.9, average 5.6
- Uncanny1.0, average 2.5
- Dark Humor1.5, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Setting 4
- Classic Western 3
- Family Drama 3
- Crime 3
- Character-Driven 3
- Family Saga 2
- American Old West 2
- Traditional Storytelling 2
- American Frontier 2
- Western 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Intrigue 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Michael Landon Jr.ActorBonanza: The Next Generation, Bonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Ben JohnsonActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Emily WarfieldActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Brian LecknerActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Edmond O'BrienActorThe Big Land, A Cry in the Night
Richard RoundtreeActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Dirk BlockerActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
Jack ElamActorBonanza: The Return, Bonanza: Under Attack
John F. SeitzCinematographerThe Big Land, A Cry in the Night
Movies and TV shows
81990s
2 titles · average score 56
1980s
1 title · average score 50
1950s
5 titles · average score 59
52
The Big Land (1957)
Story, Screenplay
45
A Cry in the Night (1956)
Screenplay
69
Reprisal! (1956)
Screenplay
Hot Cargo (1956)
Writer
70
The Lusty Men (1952)
Writer