James B. Harris
Biography
James B. Harris (born August 3, 1928) is an American producer and writer. He is known for his early collaborations with Stanley Kubrick on the films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and Lolita (1962), as well as for directing The Bedford Incident (1965) and Cop (1985).
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Jack Brewster (uncredited)
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • as Private in the Attack (uncredited)
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The untold and intimate life story of one of the greatest American photographers of all time, Bert Stern. After working alongside Stanley Kubrick at Look Magazine, Stern became an original Madison Avenue 'mad man', his images helping to create modern advertising. Ground-breaking photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Marilyn Monroe and Twiggy, coupled with his astonishing success in advertising, minted Stern as a celebrity in his own right.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • as Hollywood Party Guest
A tennis champ falls in with the Hollywood crowd, finds himself being corrupted by the life in the fast lane.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Self
Exploring the reputation of Stanley Kubrick by means of extracts from his work and contributions of people with whom he worked.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
An hour-long documentary designed to celebrate the spirit of the independent filmmaker from D.W. Griffith to Quentin Tarantino. Interview footage and film clips are blended together to form a chronological approach to the subject matter.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary about the making of Stanley Kubricks 1964 film Dr Strangelove Or: How I Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb and his career leading up to this film.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary exploring the historical concept of the narrative of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb." This short documentary compares the film with the actual events concerning the Cold War and the Cuban Missle Crisis.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self
An 83-minute candid look into the life of Kubrick, including interviews with his widow, family, coworkers and actors, and featuring a tour of the Archive in London and an inside look into Kubrick's home.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self - Former Producing Partner of Stanley Kubrick
A documentary on the making of Stanley Kubrick's classic 1964 film.