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Howard Winchester Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era. Critic Leonard Maltin called him "the greatest American director who is not a household name."
Learn about the life and career of Howard Hawks, one of the most celebrated and versatile filmmakers in Hollywood history. From his wealthy upbringing to his influential movies, discover his achievements, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
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Howard Hawks (1896–1977) was an American film director who made 40 films between 1926 and 1970. He is responsible for classic films in genres ranging from film noir, screwball comedy, crime, science fiction, and Western.
YearTitleStudioGenre1926Drama1926Comedy1927Comedy1927ComedyJul 11, 2024 · Howard Hawks (born May 30, 1896, Goshen, Indiana, U.S.—died December 26, 1977, Palm Springs, California) was an American motion-picture director who maintained a consistent personal style within the framework of traditional film genres in work that ranged from the 1920s to the ’70s.
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- RED RIVER (1948) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Borden Chase and Charles Schnee, based on ‘The Saturday Evening Post’ story ‘The Chisholm Trail’ by Chase.
- THE BIG SLEEP (1946) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, and Jules Furthman, based on the novel by Raymond Chandler.
- BRINGING UP BABY (1938) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Dudley Nichols and Hagar Wilde, based on the short story by Wilde. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Walter Catlett, May Robson, Fritz Feld, Barry Fitzgerald, Virginia Walker.
- RIO BRAVO (1959) Directed by Howard Hawks. Screenplay by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett, based on the short story by B. H. McCampbell. Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell.
Aug 7, 2023 · A list of the top 10 films directed by Howard Hawks, a versatile and influential Hollywood filmmaker who excelled in multiple genres. From Scarface to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, see how Hawks created classics and pioneered the screwball comedy.
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