Biography
John Kruse was an English screenwriter, director and novelist. He wrote for the television series The Avengers (1961), The Saint (1962–1969), The Persuaders! (1971) and The Professionals (1977–1980), as well as the films Hell Drivers (1957) and Sea Fury (1958).
Kruse began in the film industry after the Second World War, working at Pinewood Studios before becoming a full-time screenwriter in the 1950s. His first credited film was Hell Drivers, co-written with Cy Endfield from his own short story. He also directed the film October Moth (1960).
In 1981 he moved to Spain and turned to novel writing, publishing the best-selling thriller Red Omega among three novels. He was married to Ruth Ecob.
