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John Sturges was an American film director who made genre films such as Bad Day at Black Rock, The Magnificent Seven, and The Great Escape. He was nominated for an Oscar, a Palme d'Or, and a Golden Boot Award, and his films are preserved in the National Film Registry.
John Sturges was an American film director, mostly remembered for his outstanding Western films. He also directed film noir, crime, historical, and sports films, and won a Golden Boot Award for his lifelong contribution to the Western genre.
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Aug 14, 2024 · Learn about John Sturges, an American director known for his war movies and westerns, such as The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape. Find out his early work, notable films, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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Explore the director's Western filmography, from his first modern-day oater to his classic "The Magnificent Seven". Read reviews and analysis of 12 films, including "The Walking Hills", "Escape from Fort Bravo" and "Bad Day at Black Rock".
Aug 22, 1992 · John Sturges, the director of action films like "The Magnificent Seven," "The Great Escape," "Gunfight at the O K Corral" and "Ice Station Zebra," died on Tuesday at French Hospital, near his...
Aug 21, 1992 · John Sturges, one of the last of Hollywood’s old-time action directors, whose triumphs at the box-office confounded critics who tried to dismiss him as a “technician,” died Tuesday at...
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John Sturges was an American film director who made classics such as The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven and Ice Station Zebra. Learn more about his life, career and movies on The Movie Database.
