Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

American film director and screenwriter, born in New Caledonia (1941–1988)

Colin Higgins was an Australian-American film director, screenwriter, and playwright. He achieved prominence for writing and producing the 1971 film Harold and Maude. He made his directorial debut with the comedy thriller Foul Play (1978), which was nominated for several accolades including the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. He subsequently directed 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), both starring Dolly Parton.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 4 films (1971–1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1971 Harold And Maude Mildred Lewis & Colin Higgins Productions 91 min Color sound
1976 The Naked civil servant Heritage Visual Sales 90 16mm Color sound
1978 Foul Play Colin Higgins 116 min 16mm Color
1980 Nine to Five Colin Higgins