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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. He is known for writing and directing the films The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), Passion Fish (1992), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994), Lone Star (1996), and Men with Guns ...
John Sayles is an American filmmaker who has written, directed and acted in various genres and styles. He is known for his social consciousness, regional cultures and national values in films like Lone Star, Eight Men Out and The Brother from Another Planet.
- January 1, 1
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- Schenectady, New York, USA
John Sayles. Writer: Lone Star. A bright child, John Sayles began reading novels before age 9. A Williams College grad in 1972, he shunned a corporate career to work various blue-collar jobs, moving to east Boston to take a factory job.
- September 28, 1950
Jan 15, 2024 · John Sayles’ films are indicated by the quality of his listening. His scripts are dialogue-dense and populated by people of character and intelligence, representing every social strata, every race, every creed.
May 1, 2009 · John Sayles (born September 28, 1950, Schenectady, New York, U.S.) is an American motion-picture director, screenwriter, novelist, and actor who since the 1980s has been among the most prominent independent filmmakers in the United States.
Jan 16, 2024 · Director John Sayles talks about his 1996 neo-Western masterpiece Lone Star, which arrives on Criterion 4K this week. He discusses the film's themes, the border, and the state of TV in 2024.
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Nov 5, 2013 · An interview with the American independent filmmaker John Sayles, who discusses his early works, his collaborations, and his latest film Go For Sisters. Learn about his influences, his challenges, and his insights into the film industry.
