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James Crabe

Bio: James Crabe (August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, including Rocky, The China Syndrome, Night Shift, The Karate Kid, and Thank God It's Friday. He was a part of the 1960s underground film collective known as Gay Girls Riding Club, a group of gay men in the industry, who spoofed Hollywood movies in a series of elaborate amateur films
Born: Wed, Aug 19 1931
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Tue, May 02 1989
James Crabe is 57 years old
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Poster of The Karate Kid Part III
The Karate Kid Part III
James Crabe would have been no older than 57 in The Karate Kid Part III as 'In Memory Of'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1989
Poster of For Keeps
For Keeps
James Crabe was 56 in For Keeps as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Happy New Year
Happy New Year
James Crabe was 55 in Happy New Year as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of Her Secret Life
Her Secret Life
James Crabe was 55 in Her Secret Life as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Deadly Care
Deadly Care
James Crabe was 55 in Deadly Care as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 1987
Poster of When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks
James Crabe was 55 in When the Bough Breaks as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1986
Poster of George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
James Crabe was 55 in George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1986
Poster of The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part II
James Crabe was 54 in The Karate Kid Part II as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1986
Poster of Covenant
Covenant
James Crabe was 53 in Covenant as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1985
Poster of The Hugga Bunch
The Hugga Bunch
James Crabe was 53 in The Hugga Bunch as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1985
Poster of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
James Crabe was 53 in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1985
Poster of Concrete Beat
Concrete Beat
James Crabe was 52 in Concrete Beat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
James Crabe was 52 in The Karate Kid as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Family Secrets
Family Secrets
James Crabe was 52 in Family Secrets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1984
Poster of Two Kinds of Love
Two Kinds of Love
James Crabe was 52 in Two Kinds of Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1983
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
James Crabe was 50 in Night Shift as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of The Letter
The Letter
James Crabe was 50 in The Letter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1982
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
James Crabe was 49 in The Formula as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of How to Beat the High Cost of Living
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
James Crabe was 48 in How to Beat the High Cost of Living as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of The Baltimore Bullet
The Baltimore Bullet
James Crabe was 48 in The Baltimore Bullet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of Players
Players
James Crabe was 47 in Players as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1979
Poster of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
James Crabe was 47 in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1979
Poster of The China Syndrome
The China Syndrome
James Crabe was 47 in The China Syndrome as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1979
Poster of Thank God It's Friday
Thank God It's Friday
James Crabe was 46 in Thank God It's Friday as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1978
Poster of Sextette
Sextette
James Crabe was 46 in Sextette as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1978
Poster of A Death in Canaan
A Death in Canaan
James Crabe was 46 in A Death in Canaan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
James Crabe was 45 in Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1977
Poster of Rocky
Rocky
James Crabe was 45 in Rocky as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1976
Poster of The Disappearance of Aimee
The Disappearance of Aimee
James Crabe was 45 in The Disappearance of Aimee as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1976
Poster of F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood
James Crabe was 44 in F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
James Crabe was 43 in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of The Dead Don't Die
The Dead Don't Die
James Crabe was 43 in The Dead Don't Die as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1975
Poster of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
James Crabe was 42 in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
James Crabe was 42 in Rhinoceros as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of Save the Tiger
Save the Tiger
James Crabe was 41 in Save the Tiger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1973
Poster of The Great American Beauty Contest
The Great American Beauty Contest
James Crabe was 41 in The Great American Beauty Contest as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 1973
Poster of All About Alice
All About Alice
James Crabe was 41 in All About Alice as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1972
Poster of The Honkers
The Honkers
James Crabe was 40 in The Honkers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1972
Poster of Sweet, Sweet Rachel
Sweet, Sweet Rachel
James Crabe was 40 in Sweet, Sweet Rachel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of A Step Out of Line
A Step Out of Line
James Crabe was 39 in A Step Out of Line as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1971
Poster of Lost Flight
Lost Flight
James Crabe was 38 in Lost Flight as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1970
Poster of Zig Zag
Zig Zag
James Crabe was 38 in Zig Zag as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor
James Crabe was 38 in Sole Survivor as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of Agent for H.A.R.M.
Agent for H.A.R.M.
James Crabe was 34 in Agent for H.A.R.M. as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of The Bold Men
The Bold Men
James Crabe was 33 in The Bold Men as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1965
Poster of Everybody Loves It
Everybody Loves It
James Crabe was 32 in Everybody Loves It as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1964
Poster of The Roman Springs on Mrs. Stone
The Roman Springs on Mrs. Stone
James Crabe was 31 in The Roman Springs on Mrs. Stone as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of What Really Happened to Baby Jane
What Really Happened to Baby Jane
James Crabe was 31 in What Really Happened to Baby Jane as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Always on Sunday
Always on Sunday
James Crabe was 30 in Always on Sunday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1962
Poster of The Proper Time
The Proper Time
James Crabe was 28 in The Proper Time as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

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