Radley Metzger
American film director, screenwriter, film producer, film editor and film distributor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Radley Metzger (also known as Radley Henry Metzger[4][5] and by the pseudonyms, "Jake Barnes"[6][7] and "Henry Paris"[6][7] (born January 21, 1929; died March 31, 2017) was an American pioneering filmmaker[8][9] and film distributor.
Radley Metzger | |
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Born | Radley Henry Metzger (1929-01-21)January 21, 1929 New York City, United States |
Died | March 31, 2017(2017-03-31) (aged 88)[1][2][3] New York City, United States |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Radley Henry Metzger;[4][5] Radley H. Metzger "Jake Barnes"[6][7] "Henry Paris"[6][7] |
Citizenship | United States |
Education | B. A. degree in Dramatic Arts |
Alma mater | City College of New York; Columbia University |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1957 ā 2010s |
Known for | Artistic, adult-oriented films and related works[2] |
Relatives | daughter, nephew, nieces |
Metzger was known for directing popular artistic, adult-oriented films,[10][11][12] including Camille 2000 (1969), Score (1974), The Lickerish Quartet (1970), The Image (1975) and The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976).[13][14] According to one film reviewer, Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn, are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle".[12] Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic ā and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography".[13]
Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.[15][16][17]
On March 31, 2017, Metzger died at the age of 88 in New York City.[1][2][3]