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Francis George "Franc" Roddam (born 29 April 1946) is an English film director, businessman, screenwriter, television producer and publisher, best known as the creator of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Masterchef and as the director of Quadrophenia (1979). He is a graduate of the London Film School.
Franc Roddam. Writer: Moby Dick. Franc was born in Norton, near Stockton on Tees and on leaving St John's School at Billingham he went to work at Smith's Dock in Middlesbrough but soon gained a scholarship to the London Film School.
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Franc Roddam. Writer: Moby Dick. Franc was born in Norton, near Stockton on Tees and on leaving St John's School at Billingham he went to work at Smith's Dock in Middlesbrough but soon gained a scholarship to the London Film School.
- April 29, 1946
Feb 3, 2024 · Twenty years on and those rights are still agreed with Roddam, who enforces a style guide and his one key rule: “We don’t criticise people on MasterChef, only the food.”
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- François Truffaut. The 400 Blows. Truffaut reportedly said his film was to be judged on its sincerity rather than its technical merit. The film is beautifully made, but Truffaut’s sincerity confirmed my path as a filmmaker.
- Vittorio De Sica. Bicycle Thieves. Set in postwar Italy, this film brings a beautiful, brutal honesty to the plight of the have-nots. This is a fight for survival and dignity in an uncaring world.
- Stanley Kubrick. The Killing. I loved this film before I knew who Stanley Kubrick was. Sterling Hayden’s portrayal of the ill-fated criminal is majestic and psychopathic.
- Pietro Germi. Seduced and Abandoned. If I had to describe this film in three words, I would say: “Charm, charm, charm.” The beautiful Stefania Sandrelli is seduced by her sister’s fiancé, who then refuses to marry her because she’s no longer a virgin.
Dec 4, 2023 · Franc Roddam, the director of Quadrophenia, talks about his 1979 film that captured the subculture of Mods and Rockers in London. He reveals how he cast Phil Daniels, Johnny Rotten, and Sting, and how the film influenced fashion and culture around the world.
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Jan 4, 2023 · We caught up with Teesside University honorary graduate Franc Roddam, who spoke about his journey from Teesside to Hollywood and his experiences in the world of film and television. ...more.
