George Armitage, who directed, wrote and produced films including “Grosse Pointe Blank” and “Miami Blues,” died Saturday in Playa del Rey, his son Brent confirmed. He was 83. Raised in Hartford, Conn.

With a career boost from Roger Corman, he also helmed the action movies ‘Hit Man’ and ‘Vigilante Force.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor George Armitage, who co-wrote and directed the Alec ...