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He gained acclaim for his Hollywood films The Day of the Locust (1975), and Marathon Man (1976). His later films include Madame Sousatzka (1988) and Cold Comfort Farm (1995). He also served as an associate director of the Royal National Theatre .
While at Oxford, he made his first short film, "Black Legend," in 1948. He took his degree in 1950 after reading English literature and then went into television. From 1958 through 1961, he made documentaries for the British Broadcasting Corp.
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- A Kind of Loving (1962) “A Kind of Loving” is a 1962 British drama film directed by John Schlesinger, based on the novel of the same name by Stan Barstow.
- Billy Liar (1963) “Billy Liar” is a British comedy-drama film released in 1963, directed by John Schlesinger and based on the 1959 novel by Keith Waterhouse.
- Darling (1965) “Darling” is a 1965 British drama film directed by John Schlesinger and starring Julie Christie, Laurence Harvey, and Dirk Bogarde. The film follows the story of Diana Scott (Julie Christie), a beautiful and ambitious young woman who rises to fame and fortune in the London fashion world.
- Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) “Far from the Madding Crowd” is a 1967 British drama film directed by John Schlesinger and based on the classic novel by Thomas Hardy.
1. Midnight Cowboy (1969) R | 113 min | Drama. 7.8. Rate. 79 Metascore. A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process. Director: John Schlesinger | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver. Votes: 118,985 | Gross: $44.79M. 2. Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971)
17 titles. 1. A Kind of Loving (1962) Not Rated | 112 min | Drama, Romance. 7.3. Rate. After his girlfriend's pregnancy forces him to marry her, a young man must adjust to his new life and contend with his domineering mother-in-law. Director: John Schlesinger | Stars: Alan Bates, June Ritchie, Thora Hird, Bert Palmer. Votes: 2,687 | Gross: $0.00M.
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Apr 24, 2024 · John Schlesinger, English film director known for a wide variety of sensitively told stories set in his homeland and in the United States. His best-known movies included Darling (1965), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), Marathon Man (1976), and The Falcon and the Snowman (1985).
