Otto Preminger Movie Rankings
1
Otto Preminger scores a combined 3.3070 out of 4 stars for Laura
3.3070
Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) is investigating the murder of a famous advertising agent named Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney). While investigating the murder Mark falls in love with Laura through her photographs and the things he learns about her from her diary, letters, friends and family. ... more about Laura
DVD from $6.37 
(18 sellers)
2
Otto Preminger scores a combined 3.1346 out of 4 stars for Anatomy of a Murder
3.1346
Since being voted out of office as local prosecutor, Paul Biegler spends more time fishing than keeping up his law practice. But he does take on the defence of a lieutenant from the local army camp charged with murdering a bar-owner who raped his wife. ... more about Anatomy of a Murder
DVD from $7.49 
(20 sellers)
3
Otto Preminger scores a combined 3.0914 out of 4 stars for River of No Return
3.0914
The title river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son, and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others. ... more about River of No Return
DVD from $24.99 
(18 sellers)
4
Otto Preminger scores a combined 3.0336 out of 4 stars for Angel Face
3.0336
When Mrs. Tremayne is mysteriously poisoned with gas, ambulance driver Frank Jessup meets her refined but sensuous stepdaughter Diane, who quickly pursues and infatuates him. ... more about Angel Face
DVD from $10.88 
(20 sellers)
5
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.8956 out of 4 stars for Bunny Lake Is Missing
2.8956
Ann Lake has recently settled in England with her daughter, Bunny. When she goes to retrieve her daughter after the girl's first day at school, no one has any record of Bunny having been registered. ... more about Bunny Lake Is Missing
DVD from $3.95 
(16 sellers)
6
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.7435 out of 4 stars for Carmen Jones
2.7435
At an all-black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War. ... more about Carmen Jones
DVD from $3.99 
(18 sellers)
7
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.7125 out of 4 stars for Advise & Consent
2.7125
Robert Leffingwell is the president's candidate for Secretary of State. Prior to his approval, he must first go through a Senate investigation to determine if he's qualified. ... more about Advise & Consent
DVD from $5.06 
(20 sellers)
8
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.7003 out of 4 stars for Man with the Golden Arm
2.7003
Frankie Machine is a skilled card dealer and one-time heroin addict. When he returns home from jail, he struggles to find a new livelihood and to avoid slipping back into addiction. ... more about Man with the Golden Arm
DVD from $0.01 
(14 sellers)
10
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.5806 out of 4 stars for Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
2.5806
The true story of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneering crusader for the Army's fledgling air corp. ... more about Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
DVD from $6.99 
(15 sellers)
11
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.5512 out of 4 stars for Bonjour tristesse
2.5512
Based on a bestseller written by teenager, this film tells a story about Cecile, decadent young girl who lives with her rich playboy father Raymond. When Anne, Raymond's old love interest, comes to Raymond's villa, Cecile is afraid for her way of life. ... more about Bonjour tristesse
DVD from $12.99 
(5 sellers)
12
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.4519 out of 4 stars for Daisy Kenyon
2.4519
Commercial artist Daisy Kenyon is involved with married lawyer Dan O'Mara, and hopes someday to marry him, if he ever divorces his wife Lucille. ... more about Daisy Kenyon
Not Available on DVD
13
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.4218 out of 4 stars for Fallen Angel
2.4218
Eric Stanton (Dana Andrews), thrown off a bus for not having the fare, begins to frequent a diner called "Pop's Eats" , whose main attraction is a beautiful waitress by the name of Stella seems disinterested in Eric, he decides if he had money she would ... more about Fallen Angel
DVD from $6.49 
(18 sellers)
14
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.4182 out of 4 stars for Whirlpool
2.4182
The wife of a psycho-analyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. ... more about Whirlpool
DVD from $5.99 
(17 sellers)
15
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.2916 out of 4 stars for Where the Sidewalk Ends
2.2916
Cop Mark Dixon is already in trouble with his superiors for his brutal tactics when he accidentally kills a murder suspect. ... more about Where the Sidewalk Ends
DVD from $6.31 
(17 sellers)
16
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.2437 out of 4 stars for Skidoo
2.2437
Ex-gangster Tony Banks is called out of retirement by mob kingpin God to carry out a hit on fellow mobster "Blue Chips" Packard. When Banks demurs, God kidnaps his daughter Darlene on his luxury yacht. ... more about Skidoo
Not Available on DVD
18
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.2054 out of 4 stars for Centennial Summer
2.2054
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters (Jeanne Crain and Linda Darnell) vie for the affections of a Frenchman (Cornel Wilde) who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition. ... more about Centennial Summer
Not Available on DVD
19
Otto Preminger scores a combined 2.0591 out of 4 stars for Exodus
2.0591
The theme is the founding of the state of Israel. The action begins on a ship filled with Jewish immigrants bound for Israel who are being off loaded on Cyprus. ... more about Exodus
DVD from $5.99 
(14 sellers)
21
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.9792 out of 4 stars for Hurry Sundown
1.9792
Set in the south in the days just after World War II, a black and a white farmer team up to irrigate their fields and escape the crushing poverty that their families live under. ... more about Hurry Sundown
Not Available on DVD
24
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.6072 out of 4 stars for Forever Amber
1.6072
Amber St Clair means to get on in life and despite a poor background knows she has the assets to do it. ... more about Forever Amber
Not Available on DVD
25
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.5761 out of 4 stars for Porgy and Bess
1.5761
In this legendary Gershwin opera set among the black residents of a fishing village in 1912 South Carolina, Bess - a woman with a disreputable history - tries to break free from her brutish lover Crown after he becomes wanted for murder. ... more about Porgy and Bess
Not Available on DVD
26
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.5383 out of 4 stars for Such Good Friends
1.5383
Julie Messinger (Dyan Cannon) has it made. She is a New York housewife whose husband, Richard (Laurence Luckinbill), is an editor for a prominent photography magazine. They have a small circle of friends, including well-meaning, but inept Dr. ... more about Such Good Friends
Not Available on DVD
27
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.3843 out of 4 stars for Saint Joan
1.3843
Young Joan of Arc comes to the palace in France to make The Dauphin King of France and is appointed to head the French Army. After winning many battles she is not needed any longer and soon she is thought of as a witch. ... more about Saint Joan
Not Available on DVD
28
Otto Preminger scores a combined 1.0909 out of 4 stars for Tell Me That You Love Me
1.0909
Junie Moon's face has been disfigured by ill-gotten burns, and depends on her friends and her wit to cope. She, Warren, and Arthur leave the hospital - they yearn for independence - and find a house to live in. ... more about Tell Me That You Love Me
Not Available on DVD
29
Otto Preminger scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Fan
0.0001
Not Available on DVD
30
Otto Preminger scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for In the Meantime
0.0001
A young bride who comes from a rich family has a hard time adjusting to life in a boarding house with other soldiers and their wives. Her spoiled ways cause resentment from the other wives and problems with her husband. ... more about In the Meantime
Not Available on DVD
31
Otto Preminger scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Kidnapped
0.0001
In the late eighteenth century David Balfour's evil uncle arranges for him to be kidnapped and sent to sea where he meets exiled Breck. The two make their way back to Scotland and justice. ... more about Kidnapped
Not Available on DVD
32
Otto Preminger scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Margin for Error
0.0001
It is a toss-up as to who is most displeased when Patrolman Moe Finkelstein (Milton Berle) is given the duty of guarding the German consulate ran by Karl Baumer (Otto Preminger); neither Moe nor Baumer are too happy with this turn of events. ... more about Margin for Error
Not Available on DVD
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Otto Preminger scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Rosebud
0.0001
In a bold coup a Palestinian terrorist group capers the yacht Rosebud and kidnaps the 5 millionaires daughters on it. At first they demand film clips to be shown on major European TV stations. Undercover agent Martin is hired to hunt the terrorists down. ... more about Rosebud
Not Available on DVD
 
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Otto Preminger
Birthdate:
December 5, 1906
Death date:
April 23, 1986

Otto Preminger

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Career Span:

Decade
# Movies
Movie Score
1930s
3
total ranking of 0.8510  0.8510
1940s
10
total ranking of 2.4719  2.4719
1950s
12
total ranking of 2.6196  2.6196
1960s
6
total ranking of 2.4885  2.4885
1970s
4
total ranking of 0.9470  0.9470
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Director Score:
2.6996
Otto Preminger is ranked overall as 2.6996 of of 4 stars
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