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In 1965, he moved to Hollywood and immediately started directing TV shows, including an episode of the The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) ; Hitchcock infamously chastised him for not wearing a tie. Born August 29, 1935. Died August 7, 2023 (87) Add to list. Won 1 Oscar. 23 wins & 18 nominations total. Photos 81. Known for. To Live and Die in L.A.
Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production.
Aug 7, 2023 · These are the essential films from director William Friedkin that everyone should watch, from The Exorcist to Killer Joe and beyond.
Although Friedkin's works suffered an overall commercial and critical decline in the late 1980s, his last three feature films, all based on plays, were positively received by critics: the psychological horror film Bug (2006), the crime film Killer Joe (2011), and the legal drama film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023), released two months aft...
Aug 27, 2023 · From Deal of the Century to The Exorcist, these are William Friedkin's movies ranked from worst to best.
Discover the director's most famous movies, including The Exorcist, The French Connection, and To Live and Die in L.A..
1. The French Connection. 1971 1h 44m R. 7.7 (136K) Rate. 94 Metascore. A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal. Director William Friedkin Stars Gene Hackman Roy Scheider Fernando Rey. 2. The Exorcist.
William Friedkin (August 29, 1935 - August 7, 2023) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing "The French Connection" (1971) and "The Exorcist" (1973); for the former, he won the Academy Award for Best Director.
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Aug 7, 2023 · While some of his best films are tragically unavailable online (looking at you, “To Live and Die in L.A.”), many of his masterpieces are available to stream. Keep reading for a...
