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Brian Russell De Palma ([de ˈpalma]; born September 11, 1940) is an American film director and screenwriter. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is best known for work in the suspense, crime and psychological thriller genres.
Brian De Palma is one of the well-known directors who spear-headed the new movement in Hollywood during the 1970s. He is known for his many films that go from violent pictures, to Hitchcock-like thrillers.
- September 11, 1940
Brian De Palma. Director: Body Double. Brian De Palma is one of the well-known directors who spear-headed the new movement in Hollywood during the 1970s. He is known for his many films that go from violent pictures, to Hitchcock-like thrillers.
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- Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brian De Palma (born September 11, 1940, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American motion-picture director and screenwriter best noted for his usually stylish, often graphic horror-suspense films that draw heavily on the work of director Alfred Hitchcock.
- Michael Barson
Utilizing a straightforward cinematic style reminiscent of the works of John Ford, an endlessly quotable screenplay by David Mamet and the undeniable star power of Costner, De Niro and Sean Connery (who won an Oscar for his work as Ness' partner and mentor), De Palma came up with a classic gangster saga that also allowed him to pull together ...
Mar 20, 2024 · A legendary American filmmaker with a career that's spanned more than half a century, Brian De Palma is one of those rare great directors who's able to tackle just about any genre while...
Aug 17, 2023 · With a distinct style all his own, Brian De Palma is one of the most cine-literate directors Hollywood has ever seen. Here are his 14 best films, ranked.