Roger Corman

Roger William Corman (born April 5 1926) is an American producer and director of low-budget films. As such, he has apprenticed many now-famous directors, stressing the importance of budgeting and resourcefulness. Corman is probably best known for his filmings of various Edgar Allan Poe stories, including The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Masque of the Red Death. He also directed one of William Shatner's early films, The Intruder. Based on a short story by Charles Beaumont, the film, made for approximately USD$80,000, has become famous for its treatment of segregation and civil rights. He has produced over 300 movies and directed over 50.

Bibliography

• Roger Corman bibliography (via UC Berkeley)