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Michael Benveniste(1946-1982)

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  • Writer
  • Editor
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Michael Benveniste was born on 15 April 1946. Michael was a director and writer, known for Flesh Gordon (1974). Michael died in May 1982 in California, USA.
BornApril 15, 1946
DiedMay 1982
BornApril 15, 1946
DiedMay 1982
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Flesh Gordon (1974)
Flesh Gordon
4.8
  • Director
  • 1974
Harlot
4.4
  • Director(as Mike Light)
  • 1971
Hollywood Blue (1970)
Hollywood Blue
5.8
  • Director(as Mike Lite)
  • 1970
Mona: The Virgin Nymph
4.4
  • Director(uncredited)
  • 1970

Credits

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Director

  • Flesh Gordon (1974)
    Flesh Gordon
    4.8
    • Director
    • 1974
  • Harlot
    4.4
    • Director (as Mike Light)
    • 1971
  • Hollywood Blue (1970)
    Hollywood Blue
    5.8
    • Director (as Mike Lite)
    • 1970
  • Mona: The Virgin Nymph
    4.4
    • Director (uncredited)
    • 1970

Writer

  • Flesh Gordon (1974)
    Flesh Gordon
    4.8
    • screenplay
    • 1974
  • Harlot
    4.4
    • writer (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Hollywood Blue (1970)
    Hollywood Blue
    5.8
    • Writer (as Mike Lite)
    • 1970

Editor

  • Harlot
    4.4
    • Editor (as Mike Light)
    • 1971
  • Hollywood Blue (1970)
    Hollywood Blue
    5.8
    • Editor (as Mike Lite)
    • 1970
  • Mona: The Virgin Nymph
    4.4
    • Editor
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Mike Light
  • Born
    • April 15, 1946
  • Died
    • May 1982
    • California, USA(suicide)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of Terran Benveniste and Gabriel Benveniste.

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