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John Paxton
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In short · Wrote for eight decades — 25 credits.
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17 credits
On the Beach(2000)
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Kotch(1971)
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On the Beach(1959)
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Pickup Alley(1957)
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How to Murder a Rich Uncle(1957)
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The Cobweb(1955)
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A Prize of Gold(1955)
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The Wild One(1953)
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Fourteen Hours(1951)
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Of Men and Music(1951)
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Rope of Sand(1949)
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Crossfire(1947)
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So Well Remembered(1947)
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Crack-Up(1946)
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Cornered(1945)
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Murder, My Sweet(1944)
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My Pal Wolf(1944)
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8 creditsAwards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1947Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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