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Place of birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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Movie Involvements: 11

TV Involvements: 2


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

High Road to China
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6

High Road to China

(1983) Screenplay
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
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5
Pressure Point
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7

Pressure Point

(1962) Screenplay
The UFO Incident
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7

The UFO Incident

(1975) Teleplay
Hard Contract
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5

Hard Contract

(1969) Writer
Nightmare Honeymoon
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5

Nightmare Honeymoon

(1974) Writer
Synanon
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7

Synanon

(1965) Writer
Golden Needles
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4

Golden Needles

(1974) Writer

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