Gene Deitch: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 27
- as director
- 25
- on screen
- 1957–2005
Gene Deitch's Career in Numbers
Gene Deitch's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gene Deitch works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Juggler of Our Lady (1957) to Diary of a Worm (2005), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Gene Deitch Movies by Decade
- 1950s 2
- 1960s 13
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 1
The 1960s were Gene Deitch's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Gene Deitch Movies by Genre
- Animation 14
- Family 6
- Comedy 4
- Crime 1
- Music 1
- Adventure 1
Animation is the genre Gene Deitch has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of family (6).
Gene Deitch Career Milestones
- First film
- The Juggler of Our Lady 1957
- Newest film
- Diary of a Worm 2005
Gene Deitch Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gene Deitch is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 25 as director and 2 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Gene Deitch
25- 2005
Diary of a Worm Animation - 1993
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble Family - 1984
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears Animation - 1980
Teeny-Tiny and the Witch Woman Animation - 1975
Where the Wild Things Are Family - 1974
Harold’s Fairy Tale Animation - 1973
A Story-A Story Family - 1973
Zlateh the Goat Family - 1971
The Foolish Frog Music - 1970
The Giants Animation - 1967
J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit Adventure - 1966
Alice of Wonderland in Paris Family - 1964
How to Avoid Friendship Animation - 1962
Sorry Safari Comedy - 1962
Tall in the Trap Comedy - 1962
Anatole Animation - 1962
The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit Animation - 1962
Dicky Moe Comedy - 1962
High Steaks Animation - 1962
Self Defense… for Cowards Animation - 1961
It’s Greek to Me-ow! Animation - 1961
Munro Family - 1961
Down and Outing Comedy - 1957
The Juggler of Our Lady Animation - 1957
It’s a Living Animation
Gene Deitch Movies as an Actor
2
Gene Deitch: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gene Deitch has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gene Deitch been in?
Gene Deitch is credited on 27 films, from 1957 to 2005. 2 of them as an actor and 25 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gene Deitch's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gene Deitch's filmography is Diary of a Worm (2005), which Gene Deitch directed.
The Best Gene Deitch Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 directing credits.
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