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Sean Sexton Cunningham (born December 31, 1941) [a] is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for directing and producing several horror films, beginning in the early 1970s.
- Sean Sexton Cunningham, December 1941 (age 81), New York City, U.S.
- Susan E. Cunningham
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- 1970–present
Sean S. Cunningham. Like William Girdler, Oliver Hellman or even Ed Wood, Sean S. Cunningham had a successful career of starting films cheap and fast. Originally from New York, Cunningham had a vast knowledge of directing films and came to Hollywood. He started about the same time Wes Craven did.
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Sean S. Cunningham will always be remembered in the horror field for directing what is considered the inspiration to thousands of crazed slasher films, 'Friday the 13th.' It was produced for a modest $500.000 and has grossed well over $70 million to date.
The Music Teacher. Short, Drama. For more than thirty years Elizabeth Burton has given selflessly to enrich the lives of her students. Now her students must find a way to thank Miss Elizabeth before it's too late. Director: Sean S. Cunningham | Stars: Erin Gray, Tamara Perry, Shea McHugh, Catherine Biagini. 7.
Mini Bio. Like William Girdler, Oliver Hellman or even Ed Wood, Sean S. Cunningham had a successful career of starting films cheap and fast. Originally from New York, Cunningham had a vast knowledge of directing films and came to Hollywood. He started about the same time Wes Craven did.
- December 31, 1941
Friday the 13th is a 1980 American independent slasher film produced and directed by Sean S. Cunningham, written by Victor Miller, and starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon.
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