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John Wilden Hughes Jr. (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He began his career in 1970 as an author of humorous essays and stories for the National Lampoon magazine.
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John Hughes, the influential writer-director who captured the humor and angst of the teen experience, 1980s style, in hit movies such as “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris...
Aug 7, 2009 · LOS ANGELES John Hughes, the once-prolific filmmaker whose sweet and sassy comedies like “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club” plumbed the lives of teenagers in the 1980s, died Thursday on a...
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Jan 26, 2023 · Few auteurs captured the American zeitgeist of the '80s better than the filmmaker behind "The Breakfast Club." Here is the untold truth of John Hughes.
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- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986, writer/director) A teen named Ferris decides a skip day is in order mere weeks before his high school graduation, and with both his best friend and his girlfriend in tow, he heads out for a full day of fun in Chicago.
- The Breakfast Club (1985, writer/director) A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal are brought together for a full day of detention on a Saturday.
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987, writer/director) A businessman struggling to get home to his family for Thanksgiving hits every speed bump and obstacle along the way.
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983, writer) Before the Griswold family visited Europe, Las Vegas, or Christmas Day, they went on a cross-country road trip to Walley World.
Feb 17, 2017 · With a light touch and sharp eye, Hughes wrote and directed colourful films that both celebrated and dissected the American adolescent experience. A prolific filmmaker until his untimely death in 2009, Hughes’ back catalogue is a mix of enduring nostalgia and timeless comedy. Here are 10 of his best.
Mar 3, 2016 · John Hughes is often thought of as the quintessential 80s director, known for his comedic wit and teen-centered films. Here is an overview of his career.
