Phil Karlson

Phil Karlson

American film director (1908–1982)

Philip N. Karlstein, known professionally as Phil Karlson, was an American film director, noted for his gritty crime films and films noir. His notable works included Kansas City Confidential (1952), Scandal Sheet, 99 River Street (1953), Hell's Island (1955), The Phenix City Story, Tight Spot, and 5 Against the House.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 30 films (1944–1975) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 7 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1944 A WAVE, a WAC and a Marine. Phil Karlson 16mm B&W sound
1944 A Wave, A Wac And A Marine. Phil Karlson 8 reels B&W
1945 G. I. HONEYMOON. Phil Karlson 8 reels B&W
1945 G.I. Honeymoon. Phil Karlson 70 min 16mm B&W sound
1945 The Shanghai Cobra. Phil Karlson 7 reels B&W
1945 There Goes Kelly. Phil Karlson 6 reels B&W
1946 Bowery Bombshell. Phil Karlson 7 reels 35mm B&W sound
1946 Live Wires. Phil Karlson 7 reels B&W
1946 Swing Parade Of 1946. Phil Karlson 8 reels B&W
1946 The Missing Lady. Phil Karlson 6 reels 35mm Color sound
1946 Wife Wanted. Phil Karlson 8 reels 35mm B&W sound
1947 Black Gold. Phil Karlson 90 min. 35mm Color sound
1947 Kilroy Was Here. Phil Karlson 68 min. 35mm B&W sound
1948 Adventures In Silverado. Phil Karlson 75 min. 35mm B&W sound
1948 Thunderhoof. Phil Karlson 8 reels 35mm B&W sound
1949 Down Memory Lane. Phil Karlson 73 min. 35mm B&W sound
1949 Ladies Of The Chorus. Phil Karlson 61 min. 35mm B&W sound
1949 The Big Cat. Phil Karlson 76 min. 35mm Color sound
1951 Mask Of The Avenger. Columbia Pictures Corp. 83 min. 35mm Color sound
1952 Kansas City Confidential. Associated Players and Producers 98 min. 35mm B&W sound
1953 99 River Street Phil Karlson 79 min B&W
1955 5 Against the House Phil Karlson 84 min B&W
1960 Key Witness Phil Karlson 82 min B&W
1961 The Secret Ways. Heath Productions Inc. & Universal Pictures Co. Inc. 112 min 35mm B&W sound
1963 Rampage Phil Karlson
1967 A Time For Killing Columbia Pictures Corporation 88 min 16mm Color sound
1967 A Time for Killing Phil Karlson 88 min Color
1968 The wrecking crew. Columbia Pictures. 105 min 16mm Color sound
1970 Hornets’ Nest Phil Karlson 110 min Color
1975 Framed Phil Karlson