John Calley
John Nicholas Calley (July 8, 1930 – September 13, 2011) was an American film studio executive and producer. He was quite influential during his years at Warner Bros. (where he worked from 1968 to 1981) and "produced a film a month, on average, including commercial successes like The Exorcist and Superman." During his seven years at Sony Pictures Entertainment starting in 1996, five of which he was chairman and chief executive, he was credited with "reinvigorat[ing]" that major film studio.
| Known For | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.978 |
| Birthday | 1930-07-08 |
| Place of Birth | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA |
| Also Known As | John Nicholas Calley, |
2004
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
7.5/6
A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio founded by director Francis Ford Coppola.
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A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope
2001
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
6/1
The filmmakers and lead actors of The Remains of the Day (1993) discuss how they came to make the film, and the subtle power of its execution.
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Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
1997
One Night Stand
5.607/107
In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with his wife, Mimi, and two children. When Carlyle tr...
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One Night Stand
2007
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
6/3
This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.
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Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
2007
Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
6.9/16
He is considered by many the greatest film director the medium has ever known. Yet in a 45-year career, Stanley Kubrick's films number only a dozen. T...
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Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
2006
This Is Gary McFarland
0/0
Documentary film about the life and mysterious death of forgotten jazz arranger/composer Gary McFarland.
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This Is Gary McFarland
2008
The Business End: Violence in Cinema
8/2
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
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The Business End: Violence in Cinema
2008
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
7/3
Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary.
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood
2008
The Craft of Dirty Harry
6/2
A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.
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The Craft of Dirty Harry
1966
All Eyes on Sharon Tate
5/1
Promotional short film on an aspiring young actress Sharon Tate and her first film Eye of the Devil (1966).
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All Eyes on Sharon Tate
2001
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
6/1
A documentary about making The Remains of the Day.
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The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
2008
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
5.8/4
An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and...
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The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
2006
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
4.3/3
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Cre...
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2003
A Decade Under the Influence
7.987/38
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential direc...
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A Decade Under the Influence
2007
Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
7/4
Follow Stanley Kubrick as he creates his savage and brilliant Vietnam film, hewing closely to the theme that dominated his creative life for four deca...
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Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
1999
The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson
0/0
A journey through the career of the British writer/director best known for his film "Withnail & I" (1987). Robinson reveals how he writes, reads from...
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The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson
2002
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
6/1
Sharon Tate is a rising young star before her life ends in a shocking murder.
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