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Frederick William Francis (22 December 1917 – 17 March 2007) was an English cinematographer and film director. [1]
Freddie Francis. Cinematographer: The Straight Story. During his last years at school he spent most of his time writing a thesis on 'the future of film' On leaving school he joined Gaumont British Studios at Lime Grove as an apprentice to a stills photographer for a year.
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- Islington, London, England, UK
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- Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK
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
Dec 22, 2017 · Freddie Francis: 10 essential films. On the centenary of one of the great cinematographers, we celebrate the man who shot for Lynch and Scorsese – and directed his own irresistible horror movies.
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).
Mar 20, 2007 · Freddie Francis. Oscar-winning cinematographer who created distinctive look of films from 1960's Saturday Night and Sunday Morning to 1989's Glory. Sheila Whitaker.
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Mar 26, 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 and...
