Hall Bartlett
An image from The Caretakers, one of the productions that also features Hall Bartlett.
Hall Bartlett

Hall Bartlett

November 27, 1922 — Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter.

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his independent filmmaking and exploration of social issues. After serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, he began his film career with the documentary Navajo (1952), which highlighted the challenges faced by Native Americans and won several international awards. Bartlett's notable works include Unchained (1955), featuring the song "Unchained Melody," and Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973), an adaptation of Richard Bach's novella. Despite facing legal challenges and mixed reviews, the latter film received Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for its score. Bartlett's films often addressed themes of human potential and social justice, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

1973

Zero Hour!

Zero Hour!

1957

The Caretakers

The Caretakers

1963

All the Young Men

All the Young Men

1960

The Sandpit Generals

The Sandpit Generals

1972

The Children of Sanchez

The Children of Sanchez

1978

Love is Forever

Love is Forever

1983

Drango

Drango

1957