Joseph E. Levine, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph E. Levine

film producer and distributor

Date of Birth: 09-Sep-1905

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jul-1987

Profession: producer, film distributor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Joseph Edward Levine (September 9, 1905 – July 31, 1987) was an American film producer.
At the time of his death it was said he was involved in 497 films as a producer, distributor or financier.
These included Two Women, Contempt, The 10th Victim, Marriage Italian Style, The Lion in Winter, The Producers, The Graduate, The Night Porter, A Bridge Too Far and Carnal Knowledge.
Levine was also responsible for the US releases of Godzilla, King of the Monsters!; Attila; and Hercules, which helped revolutionize US film marketing.