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Rank. Lieutenant. 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).
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 directed on prestigious ...
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1. Patton (1970) GP | 172 min | Biography, Drama, War. 7.9. Rate. 86 Metascore. The World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton. Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong. Votes: 107,788 | Gross: $61.70M. 2. The Best Man (1964)
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).
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Mort Sahl, Margaret Hamilton. Votes: 35. 2. The Stripper (1963) Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Romance. 6.6. Rate. Lila Green is an insecure and aging showgirl for Madame Olga's stage shows. When her boyfriend, Rick, runs off with the show's money, Madame Olga and Ronny let Lila go.
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 Active - 1962 - 1989 | Born - May 30, 1920 | Died - Jul 2, 1989 | Genres - Drama , Adventure , Action Overview ↓
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