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Jan de Bont. Jan de Bont ( Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born 22 October 1943) is a Dutch retired cinematographer, director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996). As a director of photography, de Bont also worked on numerous blockbusters and genre films, including Roar, Cujo, Flesh and Blood ...
Jan de Bont is a Dutch-born filmmaker who has worked as a cinematographer, producer and director on various movies, including Speed, Twister and Minority Report. He was born in 1943 and has been married twice, and was once scalped by a lion on the set of Roar.
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- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Aug 12, 2023 · The cinematographer reflects on his inventive camera work and his relationship with the rabid Saint Bernard in the 1983 adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Learn how he used a Steadicam, multiple cars, and close-ups to create a visceral and frightening experience.
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Learn about the life and career of Jan de Bont, a Dutch cinematographer and director of Speed, Twister and The Haunting. Find out his family, trademark, trivia and salary.
Nov 5, 2020 · The director of Speed and Twister talks to Polygon about his career, his horror drama The Haunting, and his failed attempt to reboot Godzilla. He also reveals his love for cinematic decapitations and his vision for the house in The Haunting.
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Nov 11, 2020 · How Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Made Its Director Quit Directing. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life director Jan de Bont explains why the video game adaptation led him to quit directing. Following the immense success of the Tomb Raider video games, Hollywood sought to translate that into box office gold.
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Director Jan de Bont Stars Keanu Reeves Dennis Hopper Sandra Bullock. 2. Die Hard. 1988 2h 12m R. 8.2 (948K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Director John McTiernan Stars Bruce Willis ...