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  1. William David Friedkin (/ ˈ f r iː d k ɪ n /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.

  2. William Friedkin. Director: To Live and Die in L.A.. Friedkin's mother was an operating room nurse. His father was a merchant seaman, semi-pro softball player and ultimately sold clothes in a men's discount chain.

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  3. Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production.

    • Rules of Engagement (2000) Notoriously described as being “probably the most racist film ever made against Arabs by Hollywood” by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, it’s no wonder that 2000’s Rules of Engagement is a very problematic and misunderstood war picture.
    • Rampage (1987) This dark crime drama stars Michael Biehn as Anthony Fraser, an assistant district attorney at odds with public defender Albert Morse (Nicholas Campbell), who’s pleading insanity for killer Charlie Reece (Alex McArthur).
    • The Guardian (1990) A return to the horror genre with ample amounts of hokum, and no shortage of splatter, The Guardian is a somewhat silly, enjoyably indulgent thriller that has, in the years since its rather drab release––critics and audiences seemed to hate it––morphed into something of a cult classic.
    • Blue Chips (1994) A predictable sports picture focussing on college athletics in the basketball court, Blue Chips is burdened with much of the stock characters and platitudes that overrun the genre.
  4. Aug 7, 2023 · William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.

  5. Aug 7, 2023 · These are the essential films from director William Friedkin that everyone should watch, from The Exorcist to Killer Joe and beyond.

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  7. Aug 27, 2023 · From Deal of the Century to The Exorcist, these are William Friedkin's movies ranked from worst to best.

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