Noel Marshall
Biography
Noel Bangert (April 18, 1931 – June 30, 2010), professionally known as Noel Marshall, was an agent in Hollywood, California in the 1960s. He later became the executive producer of the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. He wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in the film Roar (1981), which also featured his then-wife Tippi Hedren, stepdaughter Melanie Griffith, and his sons, John and Jerry, from a previous marriage to Jaye Joseph. Roar was an accident-ridden film that featured tigers and lions. The film took eleven years and $17 million to make, and brought in only $2 million worldwide. He passed away at age of 79, after a battle with brain cancer.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Hank
Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
Actress Tippi Hedren and her family set out to make a unique film by spending ten years living with and filming 150 untrained lions, tigers and assorted wild animals. Despite good intentions, over 70 cast and crew were injured making the film.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
A production of Roar (1981) had special demands on both cast and crew. Learn about this incredible film and about the amazing people who made ROAR possible.