Dirty Harry
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Donald Siegel (/ ˈ s iː ɡ əl / SEE-gəl; October 26, 1912 – April 20, 1991) was an American film and television director and producer. Siegel was described by The New York Times as "a director of tough, cynical and forthright action-adventure films whose taut plots centered on individualistic loners". [ 1 ]
Director: Escape from Alcatraz. Don Siegel was educated at Cambridge University, England. In Hollywood from the mid-'30s, he began his career as an editor and second unit director. In 1945 he directed two shorts (Hitler Lives (1945) and Star in the Night (1945)) which both won Academy Awards.
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.
Don Siegel (born October 26, 1912, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 20, 1991, Nipomo, California) was an American motion-picture director who specialized in action-packed films with tightly constructed narratives.
Feb 11, 2024 · From Dirty Harry to Hell is for Heroes, these 10 movies perfectly capture the genius of legendary director Don Siegel.
Over a career of 36 years, Siegel directed 34 feature films. The major genres were: drama (22); thriller (11); and crime/film noir (25). The IMDb rating numbers are: Mode - 6.6, 7.1 (4) Median - 6.6. Mean - 6.5. He was one of my favorite directors and really enjoy watching his crime-oriented movies.
Director: Escape from Alcatraz. Don Siegel was educated at Cambridge University, England. In Hollywood from the mid-'30s, he began his career as an editor and second unit director. In 1945 he directed two shorts (Hitler Lives (1945) and Star in the Night (1945)) which both won Academy Awards.
Apr 24, 1991 · Don Siegel, a director of tough, cynical and forthright action-adventure films whose taut plots centered on individualistic loners, died on Saturday at his home in Nipomo, Calif. He...
It catapulted Eastwood to superstardom as the quintessential antihero of the 1970s; he played Harry Callahan, a tough San Francisco policeman hunting a serial killer. Some critics decried the violence, but Dirty Harry led to four profitable sequels, though none was directed by Siegel.
Apr 20, 1991 · Donald Siegel (October 26, 1912 - April 20, 1991) was an influential American film director and producer.
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...
Dec 21, 2021 · As Clint Eastwood ‘s iconic serial killer thriller “Dirty Harry” turns 50 this week, the Don Siegel film’s rocky critical reception back in 1971 only temporarily obscured the pic’s primal pull...
Apr 29, 1991 · Don Siegel, 78, one of Hollywood’s leading action film directors, responsible for the classics “Dirty Harry” and the original “Invasion Of The Body Snatchers,” died April 20 in...
Don Siegel’s films are characterized by their tight pacing, gripping storytelling, and strong performances from his actors. His contributions to the crime and thriller genres have had a lasting impact on cinema and continue to inspire filmmakers today. 1. Dirty Harry (1971)
Dec 5, 2022 · Clint Eastwood enjoyed his time with directors Don Siegel And Sergio Leone, despite their very different directing styles.
Don Siegel. Highest Rated: 100% Crime in the Streets (1956) Lowest Rated: 40% Into the Night (1985) Birthday: Oct 26, 1912. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA. The montage department at Warner...
Donald Siegel was an influential American film director and producer.
Jan 23, 1971 · The Beguiled: Directed by Don Siegel. With Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris. While recuperating in a Confederate girls' boarding school, a Union soldier cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts, causing them to turn on each other, and eventually, on him.
Donald Siegel (October 26, 1912 – April 20, 1991) was an American film, television director and producer. He directed the science fiction horror film Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).
Apr 20, 2011 · Don Siegel, who died 20 years ago today, was among the best action and drama film directors of his generation. Today we remember him by looking back at five of his best films. Invasion of the...
1. The Verdict. 1946 1h 26m Approved. 7.2 (2.9K) 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. 2. Night Unto Night. 1949 1h 24m Approved. 5.8 (527)
The Beguiled is a 1971 American Southern Gothic psychological thriller film directed by Don Siegel, starring Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page and Elizabeth Hartman. The script was written by Albert Maltz and is based on the 1966 novel written by Thomas P. Cullinan, originally titled A Painted Devil.
Oct 22, 2021 · October 22, 2021 9:12 AM. The NBA’s logo was designed by Alan Siegel in 1969. Jerry West pulls up the bottom of his pants leg and points to make a point. “I can’t escape it because every ...
Dec 23, 1971 · Dirty Harry: Directed by Don Siegel, Clint Eastwood. With Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon. When a man calling himself "the Scorpio Killer" menaces San Francisco, tough-as-nails Police Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan is assigned to track down the crazed psychopath.
