Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 2.089 |
| Birthday | 1920-05-30 |
| Place of Birth | Tokyo, Japan |
| Also Known As | Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner, |
2023
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
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Franklin J. Schaffner is the man behind a great many iconic American films: Planet of the Apes (1968), Patton (1970), Papillon (1973), The Boys from B...
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Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
1973
The Magnificent Rebel
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Documentary short featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 1973 film "Papillon." The film stars Steve McQueen and is based on the life story of Henr...
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The Magnificent Rebel
1997
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
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Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this piece was done before...
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