George Armitage, ‘Grosse Point Blank’ & ‘Miami Blues’ Director, Dead at 82

Beloved director of such iconic films as Grosse Pointe Blank and Miami Blues, George Armitage, has died at 82. A popular director in the ’90s and Roger Corman protégé, known for his dark comedies, he also helmed the 1972 Blaxploitation film called Hit Man. The news was confirmed by his son, the writer-producer Brent Armitage.

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​The director, who came up under Roger Corman, was involved in a litany of projects, including 1972 Blaxploitation film ‘Hit Man.’ Read More