Joseph E. Levine Biography

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 movies 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; he was also responsible for the US releases of Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, Attila, and Hercules, which helped revolutionize US film marketing.