Planet of the Apes
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Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American film, television, and stage director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978).
Born May 30, 1920. Died July 2, 1989 (69) Add to list. Won 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 5 nominations total. Photos. Known for. Planet of the Apes. 8.0. Director (directed by) 1968. Patton. 7.9. Director. 1970. The Boys from Brazil. 7.0. Director. 1978. Ford Star Jubilee. 7.1. TV Series.
May 26, 2024 · Franklin J. Schaffner (born May 30, 1920, Tokyo, Japan—died July 2, 1989, Santa Monica, California, U.S.) was an American director who worked on a number of well-regarded television programs before launching a successful film career that included such classics as Planet of the Apes (1968) and Patton (1970).
Franklin J. Schaffner. Director: Planet of the Apes. Franklin J. Schaffner was one of the most innovative creative minds in the early days of American network television, utilizing a moving camera in the days when most television directors kept the camera static. His eye for visuals was developed in the dozens of live television programs he ...
Jul 3, 1989 · The Academy Award winning director Franklin James Schaffner, whose 1970 film ''Patton'' won seven Oscars including best picture, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif....
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978).
May 30, 2020 · March 26, 2024. 45°. SCHAFFNER WEEK, MAY 23-30. Centennial of Franklin J. Schaffner, Lancaster's Oscar-winning director, marked with screenings online, memorial week. McCaskey Alumnni...
Jan Scott on working with Franklin J. Schaffner on Ford Startime and Hallmark Hall of Fame
1. Patton. 1970, 172 min. Franklin J. Schaffner • Starring: George C. Scott , Karl Malden , Edward Binns. Based-on-20th-Century-Literature • Based-on-a-True-Story • Biopic. 1. find this movie on . Buy or Rent on iTunes. Find on Netflix. 2. Papillon. 1973, 150 min. Franklin J. Schaffner • Starring: Steve McQueen , Dustin Hoffman , E.J. Andre.
Born in Japan to American Protestant missionaries, director Franklin J. Schaffner first set foot on American soil at age five. After spending his childhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Schaffner studied pre-law at Franklin and Marshall College, then moved on to Columbia University's law school.
