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Walter Hill (born January 10, 1940) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his action films and revival of the Western genre.He has directed such films as The Driver, The Warriors, Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs. and its sequel Another 48 Hrs., Streets of Fire and Red Heat, and wrote the screenplay for the crime drama The Getaway.
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- January 10, 1942 (age 81), Long Beach, California, U.S.
- 1968–present
Walter Hill. Writer: 48 Hrs.. Hill was born in Long Beach, California and educated at Mexico City College and Michigan State University. He worked in oil drilling and construction in the 60s before becoming a 2nd assistant director in 1967.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Walter Hill Treated Screenplays Like Literature and Inspired a Generation of Filmmakers. The 2024 Writers Guild's Laurel Award winner and "The Warriors" and "Streets of Fire" screenwriter on being ...
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May 22, 2019 · Walter Hill is a legendary director, writer, and producer, so let's revisit his work from worst to best. Hill began his career as a screenwriter on projects like Steve McQueen's The Getaway . After launching his directing career in 1975 he quickly established his own style; terse dialogue, brutal action scenes, and non-flashy camerawork.
Sep 30, 2022 · After a rich career, here’s why Walter Hill is back in the saddle with ‘Dead for a Dollar’. Walter Hill at his Beverly Hills home. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) By Mark Olsen Staff ...
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Walter Hill. Writer: 48 Hrs.. Hill was born in Long Beach, California and educated at Mexico City College and Michigan State University. He worked in oil drilling and construction in the 60s before becoming a 2nd assistant director in 1967. He has written and co-written screenplays, including several uncredited works. He has produced and directed films since 1975.
Sep 30, 2022 · Dead for a Dollar: Directed by Walter Hill. With Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, Rachel Brosnahan, Warren Burke. A famed bounty hunter runs into his sworn enemy, a professional gambler and outlaw that he had sent to prison years before.