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Burt Topper (July 31, 1928–April 3, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter best known for cult films aimed at teenagers. Born in Coney Island, New York, Topper moved to Los Angeles at the age of 8, and served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his first film Hell Squad he produced films at American International Pictures for Sam Arkoff and narrated some of AIP's film trailers. Topper died of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. MORE

Burt Topper (July 31, 1928–April 3, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter best known for cult films aimed at teenagers. Born in Coney Island, New York, Topper moved to Los Angeles at the age of 8, and served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his first film Hell Squad he produced films at American International Pictures for Sam Arkoff and narrated some of AIP's film trailers. Topper died of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. LESS