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Walter Hill (born January 10, 1940) [1] 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 ...
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- January 10, 1942 (age 81), Long Beach, California, U.S.
- 1968–present
Walter Hill (I) Producer. Writer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:20. Baby Driver (2017) 7 Videos. 25 Photos. 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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- Long Beach, California, USA
Apr 12, 2024 · Nicolas Aproux. Share. On April 14, one of America’s greatest living screenwriters will receive an honor he has long deserved when the Writers Guild of America West honors Walter Hill with its...
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Sep 30, 2022 · Sept. 30, 2022 10:42 AM PT. With films such as “The Warriors,” “48 Hrs.,” “The Driver,” “Hard Times” and “Streets of Fire,” Walter Hill established a legacy as a master mechanic of genre...
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Walter Wesley Hill Jr. Mini Bio. 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.
- January 10, 1942
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 29, 2022 · 'Dead for a Dollar' Rated: R, for violence, some sexual content/graphic nudity and language. Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes. Playing: Starts Sept. 30, Lumiere Music Hall, Beverly Hills; Laemmle...