Biography

S. Lee Pogostin was an American screenwriter and director recognized for his work in television and film. Born in Jersey City, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 15 by lying about his age. Pogostin began his career writing for radio before transitioning to television, where he wrote for series such as Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1966 for the episode "The Game". He wrote and directed the film Hard Contract (1969), starring James Coburn and Lee Remick. Pogostin's work was noted for its depth and character-driven narratives, contributing significantly to television and film during his career.

Filmography

View Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963Series
5.7
View High Road to China
High Road to China

High Road to China

1983Film
5.9
View The UFO Incident
The UFO Incident

The UFO Incident

1975Film
6.6
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Golden Needles

Golden Needles

1974Film
5.0
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When Hell Was in Session

When Hell Was in Session

1979Film
7.0
View The Moon and Sixpence
The Moon and Sixpence

The Moon and Sixpence

1959Film0
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Pressure Point

Pressure Point

1962Film
6.5
View Nightmare Honeymoon
Nightmare Honeymoon

Nightmare Honeymoon

1974Film
5.0
View Hard Contract
Hard Contract

Hard Contract

1969Film
4.7
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Synanon

Synanon

1965Film
6.0
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Something For An Empty Briefcase

Something For An Empty Briefcase

1953Film0
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Life Sentence

Life Sentence

1953Film
5.0