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James R. Silke(1931-2025)

  • Writer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Costume Designer
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James R. Silke was born on 19 May 1931 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a writer and costume designer, known for King Solomon's Mines (1985), The Barbarians (1987) and Ninja III: The Domination (1984). He died on 16 February 2025 in the United States.
BornMay 19, 1931
DiedFebruary 16, 2025(93)
BornMay 19, 1931
DiedFebruary 16, 2025(93)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Sharon Stone and Richard Chamberlain in King Solomon's Mines (1985)
King Solomon's Mines
5.2
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1985
David Paul and Peter Paul in The Barbarians (1987)
The Barbarians
5.0
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1987
Lucinda Dickey in Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
Ninja III: The Domination
5.4
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1984
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
Revenge of the Ninja
6.0
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1983

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Writer

  • David Paul and Peter Paul in The Barbarians (1987)
    The Barbarians
    5.0
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1987
  • Sharon Stone and Richard Chamberlain in King Solomon's Mines (1985)
    King Solomon's Mines
    5.2
    • screenplay by
    • 1985
  • Lucinda Dickey in Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
    Ninja III: The Domination
    5.4
    • written by
    • 1984
  • Sahara (1983)
    Sahara
    4.9
    • writer
    • 1983
  • Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
    Revenge of the Ninja
    6.0
    • screenplay by
    • 1983
  • That's Action (1977)
    That's Action
    3.2
    • Writer
    • 1977

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Sam Peckinpah in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004)
    Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • still photographer (as Jim Silke)
    • 2004

Costume Designer

  • The Wild Bunch (1969)
    The Wild Bunch
    7.9
    • Costume Designer (uncredited)
    • 1969

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Jim Silke
  • Born
    • May 19, 1931
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • February 16, 2025
    • United States
  • Other works
    Biography: "Bettie Page: Queen of Hearts"

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    • Jim

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