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Donald Siegel (/ ˈ s iː ɡ əl / SEE-gəl; October 26, 1912 – April 20, 1991) was an American film and television director and producer. Siegel was described by The New York Times as "a director of tough, cynical and forthright action-adventure films whose taut plots centered on individualistic loners". [1]
Don Siegel was a prolific and influential director of crime, action and thriller films, such as Dirty Harry, Escape from Alcatraz and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. He also won two Oscars for his short films and worked with Clint Eastwood and Elvis Presley.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Nipomo, California, USA
Apr 16, 2024 · Don Siegel (born October 26, 1912, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 20, 1991, Nipomo, California) was an American motion-picture director who specialized in action-packed films with tightly constructed narratives.
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Don Siegel was a Hollywood director who made tough but intelligent films, such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Dirty Harry. He was a mentor to Clint Eastwood and Sam Peckinpah, and had a long career in film and television.
- October 26, 1912
- April 20, 1991
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- 'Dirty Harry' Released: 1971. "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?" One of its star's most iconic movies, Dirty Harry sees Eastwood playing San Francisco police inspector, Harry Callahan.
- 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' Released: 1956. Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a classic sci-fi film, a landmark of 1950s cinema, and one of the most influential entries in the alien invasion subgenre.
- 'Escape from Alcatraz' Released: 1979. This gritty thriller dramatizes a real-life 1962 escape from the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Eastwood stars Frank Morris, a cunning inmate who becomes determined to break free from the supposedly inescapable prison.
- 'The Shootist' Released: 1976. "I'm a dying man, scared of the dark." The Shootist follows J.B. Books (John Wayne), an aging gunslinger who learns he is dying of cancer and decides to spend his last days in Carson City, Nevada.
Apr 20, 2021 · A list of the best films by Don Siegel, a versatile and influential director who made action, western, noir, and war movies. See his collaborations with Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Lee Marvin, and more.
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Apr 20, 2012 · A tribute to the late director Don Siegel, who made tough, muscular crime movies with Clint Eastwood and others. The article lists five of his best films, from sci-fi to noir, and explains his influence and style.
