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Roy Huggins

Writer and producer, also director · Died April 3, 2002, aged 87 · Litelle, Washington, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Roy Huggins (July 18, 1914 – April 3, 2002) was an American novelist and an influential writer/creator and producer of character-driven television series, including Maverick, The Fugitive, and The Rockford Files. Description above from the Wikipedia article Roy Huggins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 18, 1914
Died
April 3, 2002 (aged 87)
From
Litelle, Washington, USA
Works as
Writer and producer, also director
Titles
31 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 43% in 30 days

What are Roy Huggins' films like?

Across their 25 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Crime6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
50%
Bonds
18%
Power
13%
Survival
7%
Self
6%
Ideas
4%
Society
3%
Justice14 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 7 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 18 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 12 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 16 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 21 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
21
Warm
7
Melancholic
7
Contemplative
5
Thrilling
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Roy Huggins' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 31 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Roy Huggins' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 31 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 14 episodes · Book

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show Creator

  • U.S. Marshals(1998)

    Characters · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda(1997)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime(1996)

    Creator · Writer

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play(1996)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...(1996)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.(1994)

    Creator · Writer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Maverick(1994)

    Original Series Creator

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Fugitive(1993)

    Characters · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Perfect Crimes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Executive Producer · Writer

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 152 episodes · Executive Producer · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Blue Thunder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 11 episodes · Executive Producer · Producer

  • The Jordan Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Executive Producer · Story

  • Wheels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 5 episodes · Executive Producer

  • The 3,000 Mile Chase(1977)

    Producer · Story

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The November Plan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Producer · Story

  • Captains and the Kings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 8 episodes · Executive Producer

  • The Invasion of Johnson County(1976)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • City of Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show Creator

  • Baretta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 83 episodes · Producer · Writer

  • This Is the West That Was(1974)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 11 episodes · Creator · Story

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd(1974)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Rockford Files: Backlash of the Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Story

  • Toma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Executive Producer

  • Set This Town on Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Executive Producer · Writer

  • Cool Million (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 5 episodes · Producer · Story

  • Drive Hard, Drive Fast(1970)

    Executive Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Story

  • Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?(1971)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Do You Take This Stranger?(1971)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Alias Smith and Jones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 50 episodes · Producer · Writer

  • The 48-Hour Mile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Characters · Executive Producer

  • The Young Country (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Director · Executive Producer · Producer · Writer

  • The Challengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Producer · Story

  • The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 27 episodes · Creator · Producer

  • The Whole World Is Watching(1969)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Any Second Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Executive Producer

  • The Sound of Anger(1968)

    Producer · Story

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 26 episodes · Creator · Producer

  • The Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Producer · Writer

  • Run for Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 86 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer

  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 102 episodes · Producer

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show Creator

  • The Virginian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 249 episodes · Producer

  • Bus Stop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 26 episodes · Creator · Producer · Story

  • Follow the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show Creator

  • A Fever in the Blood(1961)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Hawaiian Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show Creator

  • Adventures in Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Executive In Charge Of Production

  • 77 Sunset Strip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show Creator

  • Girl on the Run(1958)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maverick(1957)

    Show 124 episodes · Creator · Producer · Teleplay · Writer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Conflict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 19 episodes · Producer

  • The Deadly Riddle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Adaptation · Producer

  • Cheyenne(1955)

    Show 108 episodes · Creator · Producer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Three Hours to Kill(1954)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Pushover(1954)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Joe Palooka Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Gun Fury(1953)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Hangman's Knot(1952)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Sealed Cargo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Screenplay

  • The Great Manhunt(1950)

    Novel

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Good Humor Man(1950)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Woman in Hiding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Adaptation

  • Too Late for Tears(1949)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Lady Gambles(1949)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Fuller Brush Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Story

  • I Love Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Novel · Screenplay

Career shape

A full career of 67 titles from 1948 to 2020.

Biggest box office

Maverick (1994)

$183M worldwide

Highest rated

Too Late for Tears (1949)

Midcredits 88th

Most popular right now

Maverick (1994)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing3 of 67: 1 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting39 of 67: 17 only writing, 22 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thProducing38 of 67: 14 only producing, 24 with another role · typical Midcredits score62ndOther crew16 of 67: 9 only other crew, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score86th

67 titles, 26 with more than one role — writing and producing overlap on 20 of them.

By decade

1940s4 · crew1950s16 · crew1960s14 · crew1970s23 · crew1980s2 · crew1990s6 · crew2000s1 · crew2020s1 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Roy Huggins' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 27; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 68th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 31 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th6

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 31 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · producer

Do You Take This Stranger? (1971)

91st percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer, producer

The Fugitive (1993)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the dialogue 58/100 and the plot and story 52/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a writer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Roy Huggins work with?

People who share at least 2 of Roy Huggins' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jo Swerling Jr. shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

  • Mike Post6 titles    See all 6 shared titles with Mike Post
  • Pete Carpenter6 titles    See all 6 shared titles with Pete Carpenter
  • Pete Rugolo6 titles    See all 6 shared titles with Pete Rugolo
  • Pamela Malouf4 titles    See all 4 shared titles with Pamela Malouf

Producers

  • Jo Swerling Jr.8 titles    See all 8 shared titles with Jo Swerling Jr.
  • Chas. Floyd Johnson5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Chas. Floyd Johnson
  • Mark Horowitz5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Mark Horowitz
  • Maryann Rea5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Maryann Rea