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William David Friedkin (/ ˈ f r iː d k ɪ n /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.
William Friedkin. Director: To Live and Die in L.A.. Friedkin's mother was an operating room nurse. His father was a merchant seaman, semi-pro softball player and ultimately sold clothes in a men's discount chain.
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- 'The Exorcist' (1973) Given The Exorcist is arguably the greatest horror movie of all time, or at least the very best demonic possession movie of all time, it's easy to select it as William Friedkin's best film overall.
- 'The French Connection' (1971) 14 years before To Live and Die in L.A., William Friedkin made something somewhat similar - and perhaps even a little better - with 1971's The French Connection.
- 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (1985) Neo-noir thrillers from the 1980s don't get a whole lot better than To Live and Die in L.A. This is a downbeat and unpredictable action/crime/thriller movie that never lets up for almost two hours, following a Secret Service agent who's willing to take some extreme risks when it comes to taking down a counterfeiter, given he has personal/revenge-related reasons for doing so.
- 'Sorcerer' (1977) A seemingly straightforward adventure/thriller movie with a ton of fascinating subtext, Sorcerer deserves its status as one of William Friedkin's very best movies.
Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production.
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A guide to the narrative fiction films of American director William Friedkin, who made classics like The French Connection and The Exorcist. See his full filmography, ratings, and reviews of his works ranging from crime, horror, comedy, and drama.
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Aug 7, 2023 · These are the essential films from director William Friedkin that everyone should watch, from The Exorcist to Killer Joe and beyond.
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