Taylor Hackford
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Biography: Taylor Edwin Hackford (born December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "The Devil's Advocate" (1997) and "Proof of Life" (2000), and for directing Jamie Foxx to an Academy Award for Best Actor in "Ray" (2004). Hackford served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2009 to 2013.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Birthday: December 31, 1944
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Gender: Male
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Budd Boetticher: A Study in Self-Determination
Overview: A documentary about American film director Budd Boetticher
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Brando: An Icon Is Born
Overview: A short retroperspective feature on Brando's influence on acting itself and the cultural impact of his role in "The Wild One".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-01
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Casting By
Overview: This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-01
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Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do That
Overview: Documentary about filmmaker Budd Boetticher.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-21
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The Mystery of Dante
Overview: A journey in the footsteps of the most famous initiate of Italian Trecento, the author of the celebrated "Divine Comedy". A poet who has inspired some of the most outstanding minds in History.
Genres: Mystery History Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2014-02-14
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Doctor Zhivago: A Celebration
Overview: Interviews analyzing and looking back at the making of, and the impact made by, of one of the greatest epic films ever produced.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-04
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Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
Overview: Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-12
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Becoming Iconic
Overview: Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their first films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-01
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Bukowski: Born Into This
Overview: Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-18
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First Works
Overview: It's a mixed bag in the age of illuminating DVD supplements, but First Works effectively demonstrates the early promise of 13 successful filmmakers. Culled from programs originally broadcast on Showtime in 1990, this crude compilation combines student films, early professional work, and interviews with now-famous directors at various stages of commercial and artistic achievement.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-10
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Melville, le dernier samouraï
Overview: Like nobody else Jean-Pierre Melville influenced modern filmmaking. This documentary follows his creative process step by step, showing him becoming the father of the Nouvelle Vague and one of the most iconic directors of French cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2020-03-29
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Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights'
Overview: Documentary on the 1985 film White Nights, with interviews from Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren and Isabella Rossellini.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-29
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Good Men
Overview: After the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what constitutes being a "good man" in today's world. This voyage of discovery leads him to interview more than fifty of his friends, both men and women who he considers to be "good people," about their views on everything from how they were parented to their thoughts on feminism, change, and regrets they might have. Their answers both surprises and enlighten both the viewers and Bobby, himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-04
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King on Screen
Overview: 1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-11
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