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Jan de Bont (Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born 22 October 1943) is a Dutch retired cinematographer, director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996).
Jan de Bont is a Dutch-born filmmaker who has worked as a cinematographer, producer and director on various movies, including Speed, Twister and Minority Report. He was born in 1943 and has been married twice, and was once scalped by a lion on the set of Roar.
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- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
8.2 (948K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
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Nov 5, 2020 · The director of Speed and Twister talks to Polygon about his career, his horror drama The Haunting, and his failed attempt to reboot Godzilla. He also reveals his love for cinematic decapitations and his vision for the house in The Haunting.
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Learn about the life and career of Jan de Bont, a Dutch cinematographer and director of Speed, Twister and The Haunting. Find out his family, trademark, trivia and salary.
3 hours ago · Jan de Bont: You never know that in advance completely, but that's what you hope to achieve. I think what I really was looking for is for actors that look like real people, that behave like real ...
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Aug 12, 2023 · The cinematographer reflects on his inventive camera work and his relationship with the rabid Saint Bernard in the 1983 adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Learn how he used a Steadicam, multiple cars, and close-ups to create a visceral and frightening experience.
