Mark Hanna (screenwriter)

Mark Hanna (January 1, 1917 – October 16, 2003) was an American screenwriter and actor. He was known for writing the screenplays for many science fiction B movies in the 1950s, particularly Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. His first major screenplay was Gunslinger in 1956. He continued to be prolific through the mid-1960s, after which his film credits become sporadic. His last screenplay was for Star Portal in 1998, five years before his death from stroke complications.

Writing credits

 * Gunslinger (1956) – with Charles B. Griffith
 * Not of This Earth (1956) – with Charles B. Griffith
 * Flesh and the Spur (1956) – Charles B. Griffith
 * The Undead (1956) – with Charles B. Griffith
 * Naked Paradise (1957) – with Charles B. Griffith
 * The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) - with Bert I. Gordon and George Worthing Yates
 *  Jet Attack (1958) - story
 * Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)
 * Raymie (1960)
 * Rebellion in Cuba (1961)
 * Blood on the Arrow (1964) - story
 * The Gatling Gun (1971) - with Joseph Van Winkle
 * Slaughter (1972) - with Don Williams
 * Star Portal (1997)