Howard Sackler

Writer

December 19, 1929 — October 12, 1982 (52 years)
Howard Oliver Sackler (December 19, 1929 – October 12, 1982) was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope and its film adaptation. The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters. James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander both starred in the original Arena Stage production of the play in Washington, D.C., then brought their roles to Broadway and later to the film version. Both Jones and Alexander received Academy Award nominations for their work in the movie.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Fear and Desire
    Fear and Desire1953
  • Saint Jack
    Saint Jack1979
  • Down River
    Down River2018

Known For

  • Jaws 2
    Jaws 21978
  • Killer's Kiss
    Killer's Kiss1955
  • Fear and Desire
    Fear and Desire1953
  • The Great White Hope
    The Great White Hope1970
  • Saint Jack
    Saint Jack1979
  • Gray Lady Down
    Gray Lady Down1978
  • Down River
    Down River2018

Filmography

2018
Down RiverOn Plex
1979
Saint Jack · as ScreenplayOn Plex
1978
Jaws 2 · as Screenplay
1978
Gray Lady Down · as Screenplay
1970
The Great White Hope · as Screenplay
1955
Killer's Kiss · as Screenplay
1952

1956
Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee