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Peter James Yates (24 July 1929 [1] – 9 January 2011) was an English film director and producer, known for his versatility and “attention to detail” across a variety of genres. [2]
Peter Yates. Director: Breaking Away. Having seen Robbery (1967) and Bullitt (1968), it comes as no surprise that Peter Yates started out as a professional racing car driver and team manager - albeit briefly - before turning his attention to film.
Peter Yates. Director: Krull. Having seen Robbery (1967) and Bullitt (1968), it comes as no surprise that Peter Yates started out as a professional racing car driver and team manager - albeit briefly - before turning his attention to film.
1. Summer Holiday. 1963 1h 47m Approved. 6.1 (1.8K) Rate. Four bus mechanics and a stowaway travel Europe as a hotel, picking up singers. In Athens, the stowaway's mother has them arrested for kidnapping but then accepts her daughter's love for a mechanic and they vacation in Greece.
Jan 10, 2011 · Peter Yates, the Oscar-nominated English filmmaker who gave us one of the greatest car chases in cinema history and the defining sports drama of the '70s, died...
Peter Yates. Director. 23 July 1929 to 9 January 2011. A director with an eclectic body of work, Yates is best known for two contrasting films, Bullitt (1968) and The Dresser (1983).
Jan 10, 2011 · British filmmaker Peter Yates, who directed one of the most famous car chase scenes in the world in the Steve McQueen film Bullitt, has died in London aged 81. The actor-turned director and producer died on Sunday, according to his agent Judy Daish.
