Martin Ritt: Martin Ritt. Director: Hud. Martin Ritt, one of the best and most sensitive American filmmakers of all time, was a director, actor and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was born in New York City. His films reflect, like almost none other, a profound and intimate humane vision of his characters. He originally attended and played football for Elon College in North Carolina. The stark contrasts of the...
Known For: Hud (Director), The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Director), Norma Rae (Director), The Long, Hot Summer (Director)