Ralph Baum
Encyclopedia
Ralph Baum was a French film producer
and production manager particularly associated with Max Ophüls
whose career spanned from 1930
to 1985
. He also directed several films.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and production manager particularly associated with Max Ophüls
Max Ophüls
Maximillian Oppenheimer — known as Max Ophüls — was an influential German-born film director who worked in Germany , France , the United States , and France again...
whose career spanned from 1930
1930 in film
-Events:* November 1: The Big Trail featuring a young John Wayne in his first starring role is released in both 35mm, and a very early form of 70mm film and was the first large scale big-budget film of the sound era costing over $2 million. The film was praised for its aesthetic quality and realism...
to 1985
1985 in film
-Events:* 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films. He is replaced by Timothy Dalton.* The Academy Award for Best Picture was won by Out Of Africa, while the highest grossing film was Back to the Future.* Bliss wins AFI Award for best Movie...
. He also directed several films.
Selected filmography
- LizaLiza (film)Liza is a 1972 Italian drama film directed by Marco Ferreri.-Cast:* Catherine Deneuve - Liza* Marcello Mastroianni - Giorgio* Corinne Marchand - Giorgio's wife* Michel Piccoli - Giorgio's friend* Pascal Laperrousaz - Giorgio's son...
(1972) - La RondeLa Ronde (1950 film)La Ronde is a 1950 film directed by Max Ophüls and based on Arthur Schnitzler's 1897 play of the same name. The title means "the round-dance".The film was nominated for two Academy Awards; for Best Writing and Best Art Direction...
(1950)