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John Krish

Known For
Directing
Born
December 4, 1923 in London
Died
May 7, 2016
Active Years
1942–1985 (44 Years)
Total Credits
65 credits in database
Directing Born Dec 4, 1923 Died May 7, 2016 London 65 credits
65
Total Credits
1942–1985
44 Years Career Span
10
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: John Krish (Directing).
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TMDB Bio: British director and writer. Known for documentaries and public information films like Searching (1974) and The Finishing Line (1977). Career began in the 1940s. Worked with charities, government organizations, and the prison service. Films often sparked controversy and faced bans.
TMDB Data: Birthday: December 4, 1923. Death: May 7, 2016 (92 years old). Place of Birth: London. Known for directing. 44 known credits.
Kinobox: Known for films The Avengers, Ježíš, and The Finishing Line.
Name: John Krish.
Role: British director and writer.
Birth: December 4, 1923, in London.
Death: May 7, 2016 (aged 92).
Career Start: 1940s.
Known For: Documentaries and public information films.
Specific Films: Searching (1974), The Finishing Line (1977), The Avengers, and Ježíš.
Work Context: Worked with charities, government organizations, and the prison service.
Reputation: Films often sparked controversy and faced bans.
Credits: 44 known credits.

John Krish was a British director and writer born in London on December 4, 1923. He died on May 7, 2016, at the age of 92. Beginning his career in the 1940s, Krish is known for his work in documentaries and public information films. His filmography includes Searching (1974), the controversial The Finishing Line (1977), The Avengers, and

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Career

Career overview

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Name: John Krish.
Dates: December 4, 1923 – May 7, 2016.
Nationality/Origin: British (from synopsis), born in London (from Source 1).
Profession: Director and writer.
Known for: Documentaries, public information films.
Specific Works:
Searching (1974)
The Finishing Line (1977) - described as controversial.
The Avengers (Source 3)
Ježíš (Source 3)
Career Start: 1940s.
Work History: Worked with charities, government organizations, and the prison service.
Nature of work: Films often sparked controversy and faced bans.
Credits: 44 known credits (Source 1).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early career.
John Krish was a British director and writer born in London on December 4, 1923. He died on May 7, 2016. Krish began his career in the 1940s. Throughout his career, he was known for his work in documentaries and public information films. His filmography includes 44 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Specific works and themes.
His work often involved collaborations with various charities, government organizations, and the prison service. These films frequently sparked controversy and faced bans. Notable works include the 1974 film Searching and the 1977 film The Finishing Line, which was considered controversial. Other films associated with his name include The Avengers and Ježíš.
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John Krish (December 4, 1923 – May 7, 2016) was a British director and writer born in London. He began his professional career in the 1940s and is credited with 44 known credits. Krish was recognized for his work in documentaries and public information films.

His body of work included collaborations with various government organizations, charities, and the prison service. Many of the films he created often sparked controversy and faced bans. Among his notable works are the 1974 film Searching and the controversial 1977 film The Finishing Line. Additionally, he is associated with the films The Avengers and Ježíš.
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"John Krish (December 4, 1923 – May 7, 2016) was a British director and writer born in London. He began his professional career in the 1940s and is credited with 44 known credits. Krish was recognized for his work in documentaries and public information films.

His body of work included collaborations with various government organizations, charities, and the prison service. Many of the films he created often sparked controversy and faced bans. Among his notable works are the 1974 film Searching and the controversial 1977 film The Finishing Line. Additionally, he is associated with the films The Avengers and Ježíš."

Word count: ~115 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
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Career timeline

Out of the Darkness · Director
Friend or Foe · DirectorFriend or Foe · Writer
Jesus · Director
The Finishing Line · Director
H.M.P. · Director
I Stopped, I Looked and I Listened · DirectorOnly a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule - Hospital · DirectorOnly a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up · Director
Searching · Director
Sewing Machine · DirectorPeach and Hammer – Carol Hill · DirectorWhat Are They Doing at College? · Director
The Man Who Had Power Over Women · DirectorMenace · DirectorMenace · Writer
Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher · Director
The Wild Affair · DirectorThe Wild Affair · Writer
I Think They Call Him John · WriterI Think They Call Him John · Director
Unearthly Stranger · Director
The Saint · DirectorOur School · DirectorOur School · Writer
The Avengers · DirectorStryker of the Yard · DirectorLet My People GoLet My People Go · DirectorLet My People Go · Script
Return to LifeReturn to Life · DirectorReturn to Life · Writer
Captured · DirectorCaptured · WriterI Want to Go to School · DirectorCounterpoint · Director
The Salvage Gang · DirectorThe Salvage Gang · Writer
Break-In · ScriptBreak-In · DirectorBreak-In · Story
Companions in Crime · Director
They Had an Idea · DirectorThe Elephant Will Never Forget · WriterThe Elephant Will Never Forget · Director
Away for the Day · DirectorAway for the Day · Writer
This Year – London · DirectorThis Year – London · EditorThis Year – London · Writer
Health in Our Time · DirectorHealth in Our Time · WriterHealth in Our Time · EditorJet-Propelled Germs · DirectorWhat's In a Number · Director
This Is China · EditorFlying with Prudence · Editor
Ferry Pilot · Assistant EditorListen to Britain · Assistant Editor

Full Filmography

65 titles
  • Out of the Darkness (1985) Director
  • Friend or Foe (1982) Director
  • Friend or Foe (1982) Writer
  • Jesus (1979) Director
  • The Finishing Line (1977) Director
  • H.M.P. (1976) Director
  • I Stopped, I Looked and I Listened (1975) Director
  • Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule - Hospital (1975) Director
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  • Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up (1975) Director
  • Searching (1974) Director
  • Sewing Machine (1973) Director
  • Peach and Hammer – Carol Hill (1973) Director
  • What Are They Doing at College? (1973) Director
  • The Man Who Had Power Over Women (1970) Director
  • Menace (1970) Director
  • Menace (1970) Writer
  • Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher (1968) Director
  • The Wild Affair (1965) Director
  • The Wild Affair (1965) Writer
  • I Think They Call Him John (1964) Writer
  • I Think They Call Him John (1964) Director
  • Unearthly Stranger (1963) Director
  • The Saint (1962) Director
  • Our School (1962) Director
  • Our School (1962) Writer
  • The Avengers (1961) Director
  • Stryker of the Yard (1961) Director
  • Let My People Go (1961) as Narrator
  • Let My People Go (1961) Director
  • Let My People Go (1961) Script
  • They Took Us to The Sea (1961) Director
  • They Took Us to The Sea (1961) Writer
  • Mr. Marsh Comes to School (1961) Director
  • Mr. Marsh Comes to School (1961) Writer
  • Return to Life (1960) as Narrator (voice)
  • Return to Life (1960) Director
  • Return to Life (1960) Writer
  • Captured (1959) Director
  • Captured (1959) Writer
  • I Want to Go to School (1959) Director
  • Counterpoint (1959) Director
  • The Salvage Gang (1958) Director
  • The Salvage Gang (1958) Writer
  • Break-In (1956) Script
  • Break-In (1956) Director
  • Break-In (1956) Story
  • Companions in Crime (1954) Director
  • They Had an Idea (1953) Director
  • The Elephant Will Never Forget (1953) Writer
  • The Elephant Will Never Forget (1953) Director
  • Away for the Day (1952) Director
  • Away for the Day (1952) Writer
  • This Year – London (1951) Director
  • This Year – London (1951) Editor
  • This Year – London (1951) Writer
  • Health in Our Time (1948) Director
  • Health in Our Time (1948) Writer
  • Health in Our Time (1948) Editor
  • Jet-Propelled Germs (1948) Director
  • What's In a Number (1948) Director
  • Pattern for Progress (1948) Director
  • This Is China (1946) Editor
  • Flying with Prudence (1946) Editor
  • Ferry Pilot (1942) Assistant Editor
  • Listen to Britain (1942) Assistant Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Krish best known for?

John Krish is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jesus (1979), Mr. McMahon (2024), Mr. McMahon (2024), Gate Keepers 21 (2002).

When and where was John Krish born?

John Krish was born on December 4, 1923 in London . They passed away on May 7, 2016.

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John Krish has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1985.

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Subject: John Krish (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: TMDB Bio: British director and writer. Known for documen...

John Krish by the numbers

65credits
62films
3TV series
1942–1985active years

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