Directing
Ralph Nelson
- Titles
- 31movies15TV shows
- Career
Active from 1945 to 1979, busiest in 1957 with 4 main titles.
- Directed
- 41titles as director
- Average score
67/100
- Highest rated
The Twilight Zone87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 20 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical5.3average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.4average 3.6
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Politics3.9average 2.6
- Spiritual3.1average 2.0
- Class & Capitalism4.2average 3.3
- Pathos6.0average 5.2
- Melancholy5.5average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.2
- Pop Culture1.3, average 2.2
- Fantasy1.1, average 1.8
- Physical Comedy1.9, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 5
- Anthology Series 5
- Character-Driven 5
- Historical Setting 3
- Character Study 3
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Anthology Drama 3
- Historical Drama 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
- Wholesome 2
- Classic Television 2
- Moral Dilemma 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Sidney PoitierActorLilies of the Field, Duel at Diablo, The Wilby Conspiracy
Stanley AdamsActorLilies of the Field, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Requiem for a Heavyweight
Rod SerlingWriterStudio One, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Requiem for a Heavyweight- FFredric SteinkampEditorDuel at Diablo, Charly, Once a Thief
- AArthur J. OrnitzCinematographerSoldier Blue, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Charly
Lisa MannActorLilies of the Field, Christmas Lilies of the Field
Jackie GleasonActorRequiem for a Heavyweight, Soldier in the Rain
Lilia SkalaActorLilies of the Field, Charly
Anna Maria AlberghettiActorThe Jazz Singer, Aladdin
Una MerkelActorThe Greer Case, Aladdin- RRichard JoyActorThe Big Slide, The Greer Case
Jack PalanceActorOnce a Thief, Requiem for a Heavyweight
Movies and TV shows
341980s
1 title
The Aliens Are Coming (1980)
Set Decoration
1970s
12 titles · average score 62
Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979)
Teleplay, Executive Producer
You Can't Go Home Again (1979)
Director
Lady of the House (1978)
Director
Because He's My Friend (1978)
Director
48
Embryo (1976)
Director
64
The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)
Director
71
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
TV show · as Dr. Greene
56
The Wrath of God (1972)
Director, Writer
60
Flight of the Doves (1971)
Producer, Director
68
Soldier Blue (1970)
as Agent Long
66
Tick... Tick... Tick... (1970)
as New York driver caught in speed trap (uncredited)
1960s
9 titles · average score 67
66
Charly (1968)
as Convention Speaker (uncredited)
63
Counterpoint (1967)
Director
64
Duel at Diablo (1966)
as Col. Foster
65
Once a Thief (1965)
Director, Associate Producer
71
Father Goose (1964)
Director
66
Fate Is the Hunter (1964)
Director
73
Lilies of the Field (1963)
as Mr. Ashton (uncredited)
65
Soldier in the Rain (1963)
Director
1950s
11 titles · average score 71
67
One Step Beyond (1959)
TV show · as George Chambers
The Jazz Singer (1959)
Director, Adaptation
Aladdin (1958)
Director
The Nutcracker (1958)
Director
70
Cinderella (1957)
Director
Blood Money (1957)
Director
The Greer Case (1957)
Director
The Big Slide (1956)
Director
Atomic Attack (1954)
Director
Lux Video Theatre (1950)
TV show · as Dick McKettrick
1940s
1 title · average score 63
63
Studio One (1948)
TV show · Director