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Martin Rackin (31 July 1918 – 15 April 1976) was an American writer and producer who was briefly head of production at Paramount Pictures from 1960 to 1964. In the late 1950s he wrote and produced a series of films with actor Alan Ladd .
That project too, came to an end as Rackin became head of production at Paramount (1960-1964), but his aim at independent production led him to leave, and start his own production company, Martin Rackin Productions. He died on April 15, 1976 in London, England.
- Writer, Director, Producer
- July 31, 1918
- Martin Rackin
- April 15, 1976
That project too, came to an end as Rackin became head of production at Paramount (1960-1964), but his aim at independent production led him to leave, and start his own production company, Martin Rackin Productions. He died on April 15, 1976 in London, England.
- July 31, 1918
- April 15, 1976
Martin Rackin (31 July 1918 – 15 April 1976) was an American writer and producer who was briefly head of production at Paramount Pictures from 1960–64. In the late 1950s he wrote and produced a series of films with actor Alan Ladd.
Martin Rackin (31 July 1918 – 15 April 1976) was an American writer and producer who was briefly head of production at Paramount Pictures from 1960–64. In the late 1950s he wrote and produced a series of films with actor Alan Ladd.Richard Fleischer described Rackin as "a real character.
Martin Rackin Productions (US) 1-4 of 4. Sort by Popularity. View full company info for Martin Rackin Productions (US) 1. Two Mules for Sister Sara. 1970 1h 56m GP. 7.0 (31K) Rate. 62 Metascore. When a former Civil War soldier saves a nun from a gang of bandits, they team up to help the Mexicans in their war against the French. 2. Stagecoach.
Production Development. Producer Martin Rackin said he became interested in making the movie after he finished a stint as head of production at Paramount. He said he felt the original was dated and modern audiences were not that familiar with it. He also believed Westerns were the "bread and butter of the industry".
