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    William Wyler

    Swiss-German-American director and producer

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  1. William Wyler ( / ˈwaɪlər /; born Willi Wyler [1] ( German: [ˈvɪli ˈvi:lɐ] ); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born American film director and producer. Known for his work in numerous genres over five decades, he received numerous awards and accolades, including three Academy Awards. He holds the record of twelve nominations ...

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    William Wyler (1902-1981) William Wyler. William Wyler was an American filmmaker who, at the time of his death in 1981, was considered by his peers as second only to John Ford as a master craftsman of cinema. The winner of three Best Director Academy Awards, second again only to Ford's four, Wyler's reputation has unfairly suffered as the lack ...

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  3. William Wyler filmography. William Wyler circa 1945. William Wyler was a Swiss-German-American director and producer. He is regarded as one of the most distinguished and versatile filmmakers for Classical Hollywood cinema, directing films during the silent era as well as the sound era, and in both black-and-white and technicolor film.

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  5. Jul 23, 2024 · William Wyler (born July 1, 1902, Mülhausen, Germany [now Mulhouse, France]—died July 27, 1981, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.) was a German-born American director of motion pictures that combined a high degree of technical polish with a clear narrative style and sensitive handling of human relationships.

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  6. A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II. Director William Wyler Stars Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Teresa Wright. 5. Wuthering Heights. 1939 1h 44m Approved. 7.5 (20K) Rate. A servant in the house of Wuthering Heights tells a traveler the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff.

  7. May 9, 2021 · Here are the ten best films he directed. 10. Friendly Persuasion (1956) Among Wyler’s many accolades, perhaps none is as prestigious as the Palme d’Or. He was awarded the honour in 1957 for Friendly Persuasion, over the likes of Nights of Cabiria and The Seventh Seal. It’s a quaint family drama, showing the lives of some rural Quakers and ...

  8. Oct 8, 2000 · William Wyler: Directed by William Wyler. Premiere: 7/13/1987. A pillar of the American film industry, William Wyler directed some of the best loved movies of his time. Known for his sensitive ...

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