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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. 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.
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1. Return of the Secaucus Seven. 1980 1h 44m R. 7.0 (2.2K) Rate. Seven former college friends, along with a few new friends, gather for a weekend reunion at a summer house in New Hampshire to reminisce about the good old days, when they got arrested on the way to a protest in Washington, DC.
Mar 25, 2024 · From gritty dramas to thought-provoking commentaries on society, this article promises a comprehensive overview of John Sayles’ impactful filmography, capturing his unique storytelling style and unwavering commitment to authenticity.
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YearTitleRole2013Director, Film Editing, Screenwriter2012Dr. Marx2011Self2010Director, Film Editing, Screenwriter10 titles. 1. The Brother from Another Planet (1984) R | 108 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi. 6.7. Rate. 70 Metascore. A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem. Director: John Sayles | Stars: Joe Morton, Daryl Edwards, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez. Votes: 6,552 | Gross: $3.70M.
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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Sayles, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.