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John Frederick Milius ( / ˈmɪliəs /; born April 11, 1944) is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. He was a writer for the first two Dirty Harry films, received an Academy Award nomination as screenwriter of Apocalypse Now (1979), and wrote and directed The Wind and the Lion (1975), Conan the Barbarian (1982), and Red Dawn (1984).
- 1966–present
John Milius is a screenwriter and director who came to prominence in the 1970s, when he was associated with Francis Ford Coppola and the pre-Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) George Lucas.
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John Milius is a screenwriter and director who came to prominence in the 1970s, when he was associated with Francis Ford Coppola and the pre-Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) George Lucas.
- April 11, 1944
Apr 12, 2012 · A tribute to the maverick filmmaker behind "Dillinger", "Big Wednesday", "Conan The Barbarian" and "Red Dawn". Learn about his masculine, testosterone-filled movies, his friendship with Lucas and Spielberg, and his love for firearms and surfing.
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Jan 22, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of John Milius, a gun-loving militant who wrote and directed classics like Apocalypse Now, Conan: The Barbarian, and Big Wednesday. Discover his influences, collaborations, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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John Frederick Milius is an American screenwriter, director, and producer of motion pictures. He was one of the writers for the first two Dirty Harry films, received an Academy Award nomination as screenwriter of Apocalypse Now, and wrote and directed The Wind and the Lion, Conan the Barbarian and Red Dawn.
Apr 13, 2020 · In 1982—a full decade before the release of Reservoir Dogs — Quentin Tarantino was a young cinephile eager to interview John Milius for a planned book.
