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Samuel Michael "Sam" Fuller (August 12, 1912 – October 30, 1997) was an American film director, screenwriter, novelist, journalist, actor, and World War II veteran known for directing low-budget genre movies with controversial themes, often made outside the conventional studio system.
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- 1936–1994
Samuel Fuller was a writer, director, actor and producer of American films, known for his hard-boiled style and social commentary. He served in World War II, wrote for newspapers, and made movies such as The Steel Helmet, Pickup on South Street, and White Dog.
- January 1, 1
- Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 3, 2024 · Samuel Fuller (born August 12, 1912, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 30, 1997, Hollywood, California) was an American director known for his gritty action movies. Early life and work. Fuller left school at age 13 and became a copyboy for The New York Journal under editor Arthur Brisbane.
- Michael Barson
Learn about the life and career of Samuel Fuller, a crime reporter, war veteran, and independent filmmaker. He wrote and directed films such as Pickup on South Street, The Big Red One, and White Dog.
- August 12, 1912
- October 30, 1997
Nov 12, 2019 · The war was over. “You’re going to live,” Marvin growls at the German, “if I have to blow your brains out.”. The Big Red One is an enduring monument to Samuel Fuller, the writer, soldier, raconteur, and prodigal filmmaker who virtually invented the now familiar form of the war-film-as-memoir.
Aug 30, 2015 · Learn about the life and work of Samuel Fuller, a daring and outspoken director who challenged Hollywood conventions and explored social issues in his films. The Harvard Film Archive presents his complete works, from The Steel Helmet to The Big Red One, with special guests and events.
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Nov 1, 1997 · Samuel Fuller, a director, screenwriter and producer who was widely viewed as the reigning virtuoso of low-budget films and was ranked by European critics as one of the best directors in the...
