Herbert J. Leder

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Herbert J. Leder was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the horror and thriller genres during the 1960s. Born in New York City, Leder began his career in television, producing shows such as Captain Video, The Loretta Young Show, and Meet the Press. He transitioned to film direction and writing, with notable works including Fiend Without a Face (1958), Pretty Boy Floyd (1960), The Frozen Dead (1966), and It! (1967). Leder's films often explored themes of horror and suspense, contributing to the genre's development during that era. In addition to his filmmaking career, he taught Cinematography and Film Theory at Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University), influencing a generation of aspiring filmmakers.

Crew

All Directing Production Writing

Fiend Without a Face

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

6.0

84 votes

Release Date

Jul 03, 1958

68 years ago
It!

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

6.2

30 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1967

59 years ago
It!

Department Writing

Job Story

Average Rating

6.2

30 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1967

59 years ago
It!

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

6.2

30 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1967

59 years ago
The Frozen Dead

Department Production

Job Producer

Average Rating

5.0

30 votes

Release Date

Oct 15, 1966

60 years ago
The Frozen Dead

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

5.0

30 votes

Release Date

Oct 15, 1966

60 years ago
The Frozen Dead

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

5.0

30 votes

Release Date

Oct 15, 1966

60 years ago
It!

Department Production

Job Producer

Average Rating

6.2

30 votes

Release Date

Jul 01, 1967

59 years ago
Doomsday Machine

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

3.1

29 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1972

55 years ago
The Child Molester

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

5.4

5 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1964

63 years ago
The Candy Man

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

4.6

5 votes

Release Date

Feb 01, 1969

58 years ago
The Child Molester

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

5.4

5 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1964

63 years ago
The Candy Man

Department Production

Job Producer

Average Rating

4.6

5 votes

Release Date

Feb 01, 1969

58 years ago
The Candy Man

Department Writing

Job Adaptation

Average Rating

4.6

5 votes

Release Date

Feb 01, 1969

58 years ago
Pretty Boy Floyd

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

6.3

3 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1960

67 years ago
Pretty Boy Floyd

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

6.3

3 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1960

67 years ago
Nine Miles to Noon

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

7.0

2 votes

Release Date

Dec 12, 1963

63 years ago
The Shoplifter

Department Writing

Job Screenplay

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1964

63 years ago
The Shoplifter

Department Directing

Job Director

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1964

63 years ago

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