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Sidney Arthur Lumet ( / luːˈmɛt / loo-MET; [1] June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011) was an American film director. Lumet started his career in theatre before moving to film, where he gained a reputation for making realistic and gritty New York dramas which focused on the working class, tackled social injustices, and often questioned authority.
Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema, best known for his technical knowledge and his skill at getting first-rate performances from his actors -- and for shooting most of his films in his beloved New York. He made over 40 movies, often complex and emotional, but seldom overly sentimental.
Sidney Lumet was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Lumet's most known films include: the courtroom drama 12 Angry Men (1957); the holocaust drama The Pawnbroker (1964); the Cold War thriller Fail Safe (1964); the crime dramas Serpico (1973) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975); the satirical news drama Network (1976); the ...
Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema, best known for his technical knowledge and his skill at getting first-rate performances from his actors -- and for shooting most of his films in his beloved New York. He made over 40 movies, often complex and emotional, but seldom overly sentimental.
His first project was the timeless 12 Angry Men, which was in collaboration with Henry Fonda and a huge critical success. From his success on 12 Angry Men in 1957, Sidney Lumet has created many gritty, excellent, well crafted films for over 50 years. Here are 20 of his very best.
Apr 9, 2011 · Sidney Lumet, a director who preferred the streets of New York to the back lots of Hollywood and whose stories of conscience — “12 Angry Men,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “The Verdict,”...
Jun 27, 2024 · Sidney Lumet, American director who was noted for his psychological dramas, which typically featured characters wrestling with moral or emotional conflicts involving betrayal, corruption, or disillusionment. He was also known for eliciting strong performances from his cast members.
Jun 24, 2024 · Where to begin with Sidney Lumet. In the week of Sidney Lumet’s centenary, we pick a path through the recurring themes of law, order and justice that defined his colossal film career – from 12 Angry Men to Dog Day Afternoon.
Sidney Lumet. Director. 23 June 1924 to 8 April 2011. Learning his craft in television, Lumet scored a hit with his debut movie Twelve Angry Men (1957).
Apr 14, 2011 · The award-winning director Sidney Lumet died Saturday in New York City from lymphoma. He was 86. Lumet was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, making more than 40 films, including...
