Harold Becker: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 12
- on screen
- 1972–2001
- box office
- $389M
- Born
- September 25, 1928 (age 98)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director, Film producer, Photographer
- Years active
- 1964-present
The Best Harold Becker Movies
The films of Harold Becker that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Sea of Love (1989) leads with $111M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $111M Sea of Love 1989 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $93.1M Mercury Rising 1998 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $54.2M Domestic Disturbance 2001 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $46.4M Malice 1993 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $35.9M Taps 1981 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $20.3M City Hall 1996 · Drama
Harold Becker's Career in Numbers
Harold Becker's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Harold Becker works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Ragman’s Daughter (1972) to Domestic Disturbance (2001), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Harold Becker Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 1
The 1980s were Harold Becker's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Harold Becker Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Mystery 2
- Crime 2
- Romance 2
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Harold Becker has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of mystery (2).
Harold Becker Career Milestones
- First film
- The Ragman’s Daughter 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Sea of Love $111M worldwide
- Newest film
- Domestic Disturbance 2001
Harold Becker Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Harold Becker is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2001 Domestic Disturbance Mystery Worldwide box office: $54.2M
- 1998 Mercury Rising Action Worldwide box office: $93.1M
- 1996 City Hall Drama Worldwide box office: $20.3M
- 1993 Malice Mystery Worldwide box office: $46.4M
- 1989 Sea of Love Crime Worldwide box office: $111M
- 1988
The Boost Romance Worldwide box office: $785K - 1987
The Big Town Drama Worldwide box office: $1.73M - 1985
Vision Quest Drama Worldwide box office: $13M - 1981 Taps Drama Worldwide box office: $35.9M
- 1980
The Black Marble Romance Worldwide box office: $2.5M - 1979
The Onion Field Drama Worldwide box office: $9.89M - 1972
The Ragman’s Daughter Crime
Who Is Harold Becker?
Harold Becker was born in New York City, U.S. in 1928 and is 98 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Harold Becker (born September 25, 1928) is an American film and television director, producer, and photographer hailing from New York City. Becker is associated with the New Hollywood movement and is best known for his work in the thriller genre. His filmography constitutes a range of films like The Onion Field, Taps, The Boost, Sea of Love, Malice, City Hall and Mercury Rising. Becker not only directed these films but also contributed as a producer. Initially starting out as a still photographer after studying art and photography at the Pratt Institute, he transitioned to directing TV commercials, short films, and documentaries. Becker made his feature film debut in 1972 directing The Ragman's Daughter with Souter Harris. For his short film Ivanhoe Donaldson, Becker earned the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Gold Prize. He has additionally worked on various music videos including Madonna's "Crazy for You" and "Gambler". He has also produced several feature films including The Boost and City Hall and Domestic Disturbance. Becker continues to contribute significantly to the area of film and photography.
Who Harold Becker Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Harold Becker shares the most films with. James Woods comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Alec Baldwin (2).
Harold Becker: Questions & Answers
How many movies Harold Becker has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Harold Becker been in?
Harold Becker is credited on 12 films, from 1972 to 2001. All of them 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 Harold Becker's highest-grossing movie?
Sea of Love (1989) is Harold Becker's biggest box office hit, with $111M worldwide, ahead of Mercury Rising (1998) ($93.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Harold Becker's movies have made $389M.
Harold Becker's biggest hits How old is Harold Becker?
Harold Becker is 98 years old, born on September 25, 1928 in New York City, U.S..
What is Harold Becker's newest movie?
The most recent film on Harold Becker's filmography is Domestic Disturbance (2001), which Harold Becker directed.
Who does Harold Becker work with most often?
Harold Becker shares the most films with James Woods (3 films), Alec Baldwin (2 films) and Al Pacino (2 films).
The Best Harold Becker Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 directing credits.
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