Robert Kramer

American director, actor and screenwriter (1939-1999)

Robert Kramer was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor who directed 19 films between 1965 and 1999, most of them political cinema made from a left-wing point of view. Born in New York and educated at Swarthmore College and Stanford University, Kramer was a founding member of the filmmaking collective The Newsreel, established in New York City in 1968. Kramer wrote, directed and starred in the 1970 thriller film Ice, and co-directed the 1975 film Milestones with John Douglas. After relocating to Europe in 1979, Kramer directed the 1982 French film À toute allure, which was entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 3 films (1960–1975) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1960s The Mattress Adapted from the poem: "On seeing an old mattress in the lots" by Aaron Kramer ; Robert Feldman, chief cameraman, editor, director. 9 16mm B&W sound
1969 Ice Robert Kramer 132 min 16mm B&W sound
1975 Milestones Robert Kramer