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Frederick William Francis (22 December 1917 – 17 March 2007) was an English cinematographer and film director. [1]
Freddie Francis (1917-2007) was a British filmmaker who worked as a director, cinematographer and camera operator. He won two Oscars for his work on The Elephant Man and Glory, and was known for his collaborations with John Huston and Hammer Films.
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- Islington, London, England, UK
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- Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK
Dec 22, 2017 · Celebrate the centenary of one of the great cinematographers in British cinema, who shot for Lynch and Scorsese and directed his own horror movies. See his Oscar-winning work on Sons and Lovers and The Innocents, and his portmanteau classics for Hammer and Amicus.
In addition to his Oscar-winning shooting of Sons and Lovers (1960) and Glory (1989), he was also a respected director of horror and science fiction. Began working in films as a still photographer at Shepherds Bush Studios in 1934, then proceeded to make short films for the British Army during WWII. 8 more.
- December 22, 1917
- March 17, 2007
Freddie Francis, a versatile British cinematographer whose talent for creating atmosphere won him two Oscars, died on March 17 in London. He was 89. He had suffered a stroke in December...
Oct 2, 2014 · The following is a chapter on The Innocents from cinematographer Freddie Francis’s memoir, The Straight Story from “Moby Dick” to “Glory.” It is reproduced here courtesy of Scarecrow Press.
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Frederick William (Freddie) Francis BSC (22 December 1917 – 17 March 2007) was an English cinematographer and film director. He achieved his greatest successes as a cinematographer, including winning two Academy Awards, for Sons and Lovers (1960) and Glory (1989).
