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William Friedkin. Director: To Live and Die in L.A.. Friedkin's mother was an operating room nurse. His father was a merchant seaman, semi-pro softball player and ultimately sold clothes in a men's discount chain.
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William David Friedkin (/ ˈ f r iː d k ɪ n /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.
Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production.
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- 'The Exorcist' (1973) Given The Exorcist is arguably the greatest horror movie of all time, or at least the very best demonic possession movie of all time, it's easy to select it as William Friedkin's best film overall.
- 'The French Connection' (1971) 14 years before To Live and Die in L.A., William Friedkin made something somewhat similar - and perhaps even a little better - with 1971's The French Connection.
- 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (1985) Neo-noir thrillers from the 1980s don't get a whole lot better than To Live and Die in L.A. This is a downbeat and unpredictable action/crime/thriller movie that never lets up for almost two hours, following a Secret Service agent who's willing to take some extreme risks when it comes to taking down a counterfeiter, given he has personal/revenge-related reasons for doing so.
- 'Sorcerer' (1977) A seemingly straightforward adventure/thriller movie with a ton of fascinating subtext, Sorcerer deserves its status as one of William Friedkin's very best movies.
Aug 7, 2023 · A comprehensive biography and filmography of William Friedkin, an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist". See his awards, collaborations, and later works.
Discover the director's most famous movies, including The Exorcist, The French Connection, and To Live and Die in L.A..
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