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He is best known for directing comedy films such as The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Trading Places (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III (1994).
With blockbusters such as The Blues Brothers (1980), Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Three Amigos! (1986) and Coming to America (1988), Landis has directed some of the most popular film comedies of all time.
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A list of 21 movies directed by John Landis, from Schlock to Beverly Hills Cop III, with ratings, summaries and cast information. See the comedies, horror, satires and classics that made Landis a Hollywood legend.
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- 'The Blues Brothers' (1980) IMDb Score: 7.9/10. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd lead this musical comedy as Jake and Elwood Blues, two brothers on a mission from God to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised.
- 'Trading Places' (1983) IMDb Score: 7.5/10. Trading Places tells the story of Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy), a street-smart hustler, and Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd), a wealthy commodities broker.
- 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981) IMDb Score: 7.5/10. Two American friends, David Kessler (David Naughton) and Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne) are attacked by a werewolf while backpacking through the English countryside.
- 'National Lampoon's Animal House' (1978) IMDb Score: 7.4/10. National Lampoon's Animal House is a seminal comedy that set the standard for raucous, irreverent humor in the college genre.
Sep 4, 2024 · Explore the list of movies directed by John Landis, a versatile filmmaker who blends comedy with horror, action, and music. From An American Werewolf in London to Trading Places, see the ratings and reviews of his classic and cult films.
1. An American Werewolf in London (1981) R | 97 min | Comedy, Horror. 7.5. Rate. 55 Metascore. Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Director: John Landis | Stars: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne. Votes: 116,483 | Gross: $30.57M. 2.
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John Landis is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer known for his comedies, horror films, and music videos. See his biography, filmography, awards, and trivia on TMDB.
