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Alan Jay Pakula (/ p ə ˈ k uː l ə /; April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Associated with the New Hollywood movement, [1] his best-known works include his critically-acclaimed "paranoia trilogy": the neo-noir mystery Klute (1971), the conspiracy thriller The Parallax View (1974 ...
Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
Nov 20, 1998 · Alan J. Pakula, a director of many psychologically penetrating and celebrated films including ''Sophie's Choice,'' ''All the President's Men'' and ''Klute,'' died yesterday in a freak accident...
Alan J. Pakula was an American motion-picture director, producer, and screenwriter who evoked exceptional performances from actors and actresses in the 16 films he directed, most notably in the psychological thrillers Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974), and All the President’s Men (1976).
Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was known for his work in the thriller and drama genres. Throughout his career, Pakula was recognized for his ability to create suspenseful and thought-provoking films that often explored complex social and political issues.
Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
Apr 6, 2023 · Alan Pakula: Going for Truth. Directed by Matthew Miele. Documentary. 1h 38m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate...
Alan Jay Pakula (April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
Known for drawing Oscar caliber performances out of his actors while helming suspenseful, moody thrillers, director Alan J. Pakula emerged from the theater world to produce a number of quality...
The pipe, which was 7 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, turned into a projectile and flew through the windshield of a 1995 Volvo driven by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alan J. Pakula,...
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Alan Pakula, a producer and director known for bringing stories of the human heart and suspense to the screen through movies like "Sophie's Choice" and "All the...
Feb 23, 2021 · Above all there was Alan J. Pakula’s paranoia trilogy, three films that evoke dread and distrust and extreme skepticism of official stories. “ Klute ” (1971), “The Parallax View,” and “All the President’s Men” (1976) take for granted that important people are lying, and, in some cases, killing to cover it up.
Alan J. Pakula was the creative force behind these great films and dozens more. Here at last is the definitive biography of this film genius, based on interviews with more than 40 friends,...
Aug 26, 2021 · Alan J. Pakula discusses his working methods as well as the working conditions in the film industry at the time.For educational purposes only. Non-commercial...
Nov 5, 2019 · The American Film Institute in Los Angeles is honoring Pakula with a tribute on November 17, screening Alan Pakula: Going For Truth, a new documentary directed by Matt Miele.
Nov 20, 1998 · Alan Pakula, the producer and director of more than two dozen motion pictures, including such hits as “Klute,” “Sophie’s Choice” and “All the President’s Men,” died Thursday in a New York...
“Pakula created some of the most emotionally penetrating, culturally significant and artistically brilliant films of the 1960s, 70s and 80s.” — American Film Institute “It’s the first authorized documentary detailing the life of the legendary film director…and why Pakula was always going for substance over sensation.”
The Alan J. Pakula papers span the years 1950-1998 and encompass approximately 75 linear feet. The collection consists of production files and subject files. The production files contain scripts, correspondence, financial records, production material, publicity, and Pakula's personal notes for films he produced and directed.
The Parallax View blends deft direction from Alan J. Pakula and a charismatic Warren Beatty performance to create a paranoid political thriller that stands with the genre's best.
Oct 4, 2019 · ALAN PAKULA: GOING FOR TRUTH, by Director Matthew Miele, encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula, a lauded filmmaker and extremely private man, who was unflinching in...
Nov 20, 1998 · Alan J. Pakula, who enjoyed acclaim as both a producer (“To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Up the Down Staircase”) and director (“Klute,” “All the President’s Men,” “Sophie’s Choice”), died Thursday in a...
Jul 22, 2018 · Born: 7 April 1928, New York City, USA. Died: 19 November 1998, Melville, New York, USA. Directing Career: 1969 – 1997. Movement: New Hollywood. Traits: Known as an actor’s director, with intelligent handling of character psychology certainly related to his own keen interest in psychiatry and psychoanalysis.
Dec 17, 2023 · This rarely-watched movie (I had been looking for free streaming/download not just once or twice) defines or sums-up the 70s look: Fashion, photography, depiction of a dimly-lit urban hell, like the underbelly of the vast suburban America. NYC stank at the time and was dangerous.
