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William Oliver Stone (born September 15, 1946) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Stone is known as a controversial but acclaimed director, tackling subjects ranging from the Vietnam War, and American politics to musical biopics and crime dramas.
Oliver Stone is a three-time Oscar winner, and although he has mostly been stung by critics of his films, he remains a well-known name today in the film industry. The films he directed have been nominated for 31 Academy Awards, including eight for acting, six for screen writing, and three for directing.
Oliver Stone has become known as a master of controversial subjects and a legendary film maker. His films are filled with a variety of film angles and styles, he pushes his actors to give Oscar-worthy performances, and despite his failures, has always returned to success.
Apr 2, 2014 · Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director Oliver Stone is best known for the hit films 'Platoon,' 'Scarface,' 'Born on the Fourth of July' and 'Natural Born Killers.'.
1991 2h 20m R. 7.2 (99K) Rate. 62 Metascore. The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971.
Official Oliver Stone site with the latest news and blog posts, as well as biography, detailed filmography, articles, books and screenplays.
May 14, 2024 · Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his ambitious and often controversial movies. His best-known films include Platoon (1986), Wall Street (1987), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), JFK (1991), The Doors (1991), Natural Born Killers (1994), and Nixon (1995).
Dec 22, 2021 · Oliver Stone defied Washington, Hollywood and history itself to make his controversial JFK drama. Its legacy endures.
Jul 6, 2021 · It was 30 years ago this year that Oliver Stone unleashed his epic political thriller JFK to the masses, a film that sparked immediate controversy in response to the director’s. thesis...
Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Oliver Stone talked with Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday about his new memoir, “Chasing The Light,” which explores his complicated...
