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James Crabe

Cinematographer | * 08/19/1931 († 57, 05/02/1989) | Los Angeles (United States of America (USA))
James Crabe, A.S.C. (August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer, known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, including Rocky, The China Syndrome, Night Shift, The Karate Kid, and Thank God It's Friday. He was a regular collaborator of director John G. Avildsen, and a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, in addition to being nominated for multiple ASC Awards and an Academy Award. ()

James Crabe(August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, includingRocky,The China Syndrome,Night Shift,The Karate Kid, andThank God It's Friday. He was a part of the 1960s underground film collective known as Gay Girls Riding Club, a group of gay men in the industry, who spoofed Hollywood movies in a series of elaborate amateur films.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | TV Movies | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him with Daniel. Upon arriving, Miyagi must confront an old rival. Meanwhile, Daniel encounters a new love, a ...

The Karate Kid Part II

FSK: 12+ years

1986 | 3.1/5 | 1h 53min
Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance / Love, Kids & Family
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Daniel, a fatherless teenager, arrives in Los Angeles and becomes the object of bullying by a gang of karate students when he strikes up a relationship with Ali, the gang leader’s ex-girlfriend, so ...

The Karate Kid

FSK: 12+ years

1984 | 3.6/5 | 2h 6min
Action, Kids & Family, Drama
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While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but ...

The China Syndrome

FSK: 12+ years

1979 | 3.6/5 | 2h 2min
Drama, Thriller
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An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion. ...

Rocky

FSK: 12+ years

1976 | 3.9/5 | 2h
Drama, Romance / Love
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Awards & Nominations for James Crabe

Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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Movies with James Crabe as Actor(1)

as Himself (archive footage)2006 Tribute To James Crabe

Movies with James Crabe as Crew(42)

Crew/In Memory Of1989 The Karate Kid Part III
Camera/Director of Photography1988 For Keeps
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Deadly Care
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Her Secret Life
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Happy New Year
Camera/Director of Photography1986 George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
Camera/Director of Photography1986 When The Bough Breaks
Camera/Director of Photography1986 The Karate Kid Part II
Camera/Director of Photography1985 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Camera/Director of Photography1985 Covenant
Camera/Director of Photography1984 The Karate Kid
Camera/Director of Photography1984 Family Secrets
Camera/Director of Photography1982 The Letter
Camera/Director of Photography1982 Night Shift
Camera/Director of Photography1980 The Baltimore Bullet
Camera/Director of Photography1980 How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Camera/Director of Photography1980 The Formula
Camera/Director of Photography1979 Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Camera/Director of Photography1979 The China Syndrome
Camera/Director of Photography1979 Players
Camera/Director of Photography1978 A Death in Canaan
Camera/Director of Photography1978 Sextette
Camera/Director of Photography1978 Thank God It's Friday
Camera/Director of Photography1977 Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
Camera/Director of Photography1976 The Disappearance of Aimee
Camera/Director of Photography1976 Rocky
Camera/Director of Photography1975 W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Camera/Director of Photography1975 F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
Camera/Director of Photography1975 The Dead Don't Die
Camera/Director of Photography1974 Rhinoceros
Camera/Director of Photography1974 The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Camera/Director of Photography1973 The Great American Beauty Contest
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Save the Tiger
Camera/Director of Photography1972 The Honkers
Camera/Director of Photography1971 Sweet, Sweet Rachel
Camera/Director of Photography1971 A Step Out of Line
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Lost Flight
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Zig Zag
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Sole Survivor
Camera/Director of Photography1966 Agent for H.A.R.M.
Camera/Director of Photography1964 Everybody Loves It
Camera/Director of Photography1960 The Proper Time

Full Name: James Crabe
Born: Wednesday, 08/19 1931 (August) in Los Angeles (United States of America (USA))
Died: Tuesday, 05/02 1989 (May) in Sherman Oaks (aged: 57)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Other names for James Crabe (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"James Aubrey Crabe"
"James Crabbe"
"Jim Crabbe"
"James A. Crabe"
"Jimmy Crabe"
"Jim Crabe"
James Crabe frequently works together with these people:
John G. Avildsen (14x, Crew)
Steve Shagan (9x, Crew)
William J. Cassidy (8x, Crew)
Bill Conti (7x, Crew)
Caro Jones (6x, Crew)
Pat E. Johnson (6x, Crew)
Stefanie Powers (5x, Actress)
William F. Matthews (5x, Crew)
Robert Mark Kamen (4x, Crew)
Bud S. Smith (4x, Crew)
Ross A. Maehl (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1039310, Added: 12/01/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024