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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. He is known for writing and directing the films The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), Passion Fish (1992), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994), Lone Star (1996), and Men with Guns ...
John Sayles is an American filmmaker who has written, directed and acted in various genres and styles. He is known for his social consciousness, regional cultures and national values in films like Lone Star, Eight Men Out and The Brother from Another Planet.
- January 1, 1
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- Schenectady, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of John Sayles, a prolific and independent filmmaker who wrote and directed films such as Return of the Secaucus Seven, Lone Star and Piranha. Find out his birth date, height, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- September 28, 1950
John Sayles (born September 28, 1950, Schenectady, New York, U.S.) is an American motion-picture director, screenwriter, novelist, and actor who since the 1980s has been among the most prominent independent filmmakers in the United States.
Jan 16, 2024 · Director John Sayles talks about his 1996 neo-Western masterpiece Lone Star, which arrives on Criterion 4K this week. He discusses the film's themes, the border, and the state of TV in 2024.
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Feb 15, 2024 · John Sayles is a prolific American filmmaker who wrote, directed and edited Lone Star, a 1996 masterpiece about the history and culture of a fictional Texas town. In this interview, he talks about the restoration process, his acting experience, his novel writing and his research methods.