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William Girdler (October 22, 1947 [citation needed] – January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of six years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou.
William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
William Girdler (October 22, 1947 - January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of seven years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou.
William Girdler. Director: The Manitou. Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan.
A tragic helicopter crash ended his life at the tender age of 30. Girdler died while scouting locations in the Philippines for his next film, making him a true martyr for his craft. He's probably best known for Grizzly, a bleak Jaws knockoff starring a giant fuzzy bear.
Jul 5, 2016 · Director William Girdler is a tough nut to crack. Some people who worked with him say he was a friendly, straight-laced, church-going type, while others insist he was a macho wild man.
William Girdler: The Zebra Killer. Endnotes. More Questions Than Answers. Without a doubt, The Zebra Killer ranks as Girdler's most elusive movie project. It's also one of his most interesting efforts. Filmed sometime in 1973, its history is sketchy at best.
