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God smiled on this date in 1912 when Don Siegel was born in Chicago, IL. Over a career of 36 years, Siegel directed 34 feature films. The major genres were: drama (22); thriller (11); and crime/film noir (25).
He directed the science-fiction horror film Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), as well as five films with Clint Eastwood, including the police thriller Dirty Harry (1971) and the prison drama Escape from Alcatraz (1979). He also directed John Wayne 's final film, the Western The Shootist (1976).
He made his reputation in the early and mid-'50s with a series of tightly made, expertly crafted, tough but intelligent "B" pictures (among them The Lineup (1958) , Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) , Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) ), then graduated to major "A" films in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Feb 11, 2024 · From Dirty Harry to Hell is for Heroes, these 10 movies perfectly capture the genius of legendary director Don Siegel.
Apr 20, 2021 · Siegel dabbles into tropes of film noir in every single one of his 60s’ and 70s’ crime films, but The Big Steal is his best full blown noir. Just like almost every film starring Robert Mitchum, his performance propels the film to another level.
1. The Verdict (1946) Approved | 86 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir. 7.2. Rate. After an innocent man is executed in a case for which he was not responsible, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness. Director: Don Siegel | Stars: Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring, George Coulouris.
Apr 20, 1991 · Donald Siegel (October 26, 1912 - April 20, 1991) was an influential American film director and producer.
Jun 6, 2024 · This list rounds up the best movies directed by Don Siegel, highlighting films that not only define his career but have also shaped the landscape of American film. From tense thrillers to influential action classics, these selections offer a glimpse into the craftsmanship of one of Hollywood's stalwart directors.
Apr 20, 2012 · Siegel passed away 21 years ago today, on April 20, 1991, aged 78, and to mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up five of the filmmaker’s very best pictures to give you a starting point into one ...
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