Harold Becker

About The Author

Harold Becker studied art at Pratt Institute before launching a successful career in photography. He transitioned to filmmaking with shorts including the documentaries Sighet, Sighet and Ivanhoe Donaldson. Becker made his feature debut with The Ragman’s Daughter, which won the Giovanni Award at the Venice Film Festival. The Onion Field established him as a master of the form, followed by TAPS, which introduced Sean Penn and Tom Cruise. Another milestone in Becker’s career was Sea of Love starring Al Pacino. He continued his success with Malice, featuring Alec Baldwin and Nicole Kidman, and reunited with Pacino for the political thriller City Hall. His other credits include The Black MarbleVision QuestThe BoostMercury Rising with Bruce Willis, and Domestic Disturbance with John Travolta and Vince Vaughn.

Books by Harold Becker

Catching the Light
Legendary director Harold Becker reflects on his remarkable career, from his formative years in New York and his acclaimed work as a commercial photographer to becoming a Hollywood hitmaker.

“A captivating memoir that showcases Harold’s profound wisdom and sophistication as a ph...

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