George Moorse

Director, Actor, Writer

May 1, 1936 — July 30, 1999 (63 years)
George Moorse was an American film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to German cinema. Educated at Hofstra College and Washington Square College in New York, he began his career in Germany as a screenwriter, collaborating with directors like Peter Lilienthal. Moorse was a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, directing films such as Kuckucksjahre (1967) and Der Findling (1967), an adaptation of Heinrich von Kleist's novella. His work is noted for its innovative storytelling and exploration of complex human emotions.

Known For

  • Lindenstraße
    Lindenstraße34 seasons
  • Lenz
    Lenz1971
  • The Cuckoo Years
    The Cuckoo Years1967
  • The Foundling
    The Foundling1967
  • H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Out of Time
    H.P. Lovecraft: The Shadow Out of Time1975
  • Ghost Stories
    Ghost Stories1 season
  • Lulu
    Lulu1991
  • Anderland
    Anderland1 season