Emeric Pressburger

Emeric Pressburger (born Imre József Pressburger; 5 December 1902 – 5 February 1988) was a Hungarian British screenwriter, film director, and producer. He is best known for his series of film collaborations with Michael Powell, in an award-winning collaboration partnership known as the Archers and produced a series of films, notably 49th Parallel (1941), The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946, also called Stairway to Heaven), Black Narcissus (1947), The Red Shoes (1948), and The Tales of Hoffmann (1951).

Emeric Pressburger is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024), The Red Shoes (1948), A Matter of Life and Death (1946), The Battle of the River Plate (1956), Operation Crossbow (1965), Black Narcissus (1947), I Know Where I'm Going! (1945), The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943). The recorded credits span 1930 to 2024, including 25 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.