Joseph E. Levine, American film producer, founded Embassy Pictures (d. 1987)
Joseph Edward Levine (September 9, 1905 – July 31, 1987) was an American film producer. At the time of his death, it was said he was involved in 497 films as a producer, distributor or financier. Levine was responsible for the US releases of Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, Attila and Hercules, which helped revolutionize US film marketing. Other films he produced included Two Women, Contempt, The 10th Victim, Marriage Italian Style, The Lion in Winter, The Producers, The Graduate, The Night Porter, A Bridge Too Far, and Carnal Knowledge.