John Kruse
Known for
Writing
Born
January 1, 1919
Birthplace
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
Died
January 1, 2004 (aged 85)
Biography
John Kruse (1921–2004) was an English film and television screenwriter, director and novelist. He is mostly remembered for his work on ITC classic TV series The Saint, as well as several films of the franchise, and as the author of the best-selling novel Red Omega.
John Kruse was born in England and educated at Harrow. His father, Jack Frederick Conrad Kruse, was a captain in the Royal Navy and close associate of tycoon Lord Rothermere, founder of the Daily Mail. A wealthy couple, Kruse's parents lived between London and the French Riviera, but the 1929 Crash greatly damaged their fortune. During World War II, John served as a liaison officer in India, the Middle East and Italy. After the w...
Best known work
Filmography
1979
1979
1978
1977
1974
Mission: Monte CarloWriter
1972
1971
1971
RevengeWriter
1971
AssaultScreenplay
1970
1969
Vendetta for The SaintWriter
1968
The Fiction MakersScreenplay
1963
1962
1961
1960
October MothWriter, Director
1959
1958
1957
Hell DriversStory, Screenplay
1957
1956
1948
Anna KareninaLoader









