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Walter Hill (born January 10, 1942) [1] is an American film director, screenwriter and producer known for his action films and revival of the Western genre.
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.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Long Beach, California, USA
- Walter Hill Movies Ranked: #21-#16
- Walter Hill Movies Ranked: #15-#11
- Walter Hill Movies Ranked: #10-#6
- The Long Riders
- 48 Hrs.
- Southern Comfort
- The Warriors
- The Driver
21. The Assignment (2016) Walter Hill's most recent project is sadly his weakest. Aside from the controversial gender reassignment storyline, The Assignmentis a cheap, cheerless thriller just barely propped up by a talented cast, including Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver. 20. Supernova (2000) The backstory of Supernovais WAY more interestin...
15. Red Heat (1988) Arnold Schwarzenegger's Russian cop teams with James Belushi's cynical Chicago detective. Schwarzenegger's deadpan turn and some pulpy action scenes, including a climatic bus chase, make Red Heatdecent Friday night action fare. 14. Last Man Standing (1996) Hill combines John Woo's two-fisted gunplay with the plot of Yojimbo for ...
10. Crossroads (1986) Alongside Brewster's Millions, Crossroads is one of the odd men out of Hill's filmography, being a coming of age story centered around blues music. The film was described as a musical take on The Karate Kidupon release - right down to Ralph Macchio playing the lead role - but the sweet student/mentor relationship and a great s...
Hill first Western was famous was casting real-life brothers like Dennis and Randy Quaid to play the title outlaws. The Long Riderswas a modest success upon release but has been reappraised as one of Hill's best. The performances are great and it takes a complex view of the main characters.
48 Hrsis the movie that made Eddie Murphy a movie star, with the story finding Murphy's criminal forced to work with Nolte's hard-edged cop to catch an old accomplice, The chemistry of the leads is what makes the movie work, alongside Hill's taut direction.
Southern Comfort is a thinly veiled Vietnam parable, where a bunch of Army Guardsmen make enemies of Cajun locals while on maneuvers. Southern Comfort is incredibly tense and atmospheric, and is probably the closest Hill came to a horror movie. The concept later provided inspiration forAliens.
Probably Hill's most popular film as director, The Warriorsfinds the titular gang framed for a murder and having to fight their way home. The film's iconic gangs, relentless pace, likable heroes and great use of music made it a hit and its reputation only seems to grow year after year.
The Driver is Walter Hill at his purest, from characters through to dialogue and editing. The film follows an unnamed cop chasing an unnamed getaway driver, and the film is a stylish, pulpy delight with excellent car chases. Edgar Wright admitted Baby Driverwas massively inspired by Hill's movie. Next: What Could Baby Driver Reveal About Edgar Wrig...
- Senior Staff Writer
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.
- January 10, 1942
Sep 30, 2022 · 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 storytelling, effortlessly mixing...
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Sep 29, 2022 · The veteran filmmaker combines crackling dialogue and an incredible cast, featuring Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe and Rachel Brosnahan, in old west tale.
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