Martin Ritt

American film director

Martin Ritt (March 2, 1914 – December 8, 1990) was an American movie director and actor. He worked in both movies and theater. He directed many movies including The Long, Hot Summer (1958), Norma Rae (1979) and Stanley & Iris (1990).

Martin Ritt
at Schiphol, 1965
Born(1914-03-02)March 2, 1914
DiedDecember 8, 1990(1990-12-08) (aged 76)

Ritt was born in New York City. He died from heart disease in Santa Monica, California.[1]

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  1. "Martin Ritt Dead at Age 76". The New York Times. Retrieved Aug 23, 2015.