Directing
David Friedkin
Born — Died
1912-03-08 — 1976-10-15
Place of birth
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
10 titles
Known for
7.1A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
The Pawnbroker
1965
5.7An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Hot Summer Night
1957
8.2A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.
Handle with Care
1958
10.0The story is set during the South American Wars of Independence. Simón Bolivar, the liberator, has escaped from Spanish custody with the aid of an idealistic Spanish officer, Captain Montserrat. The Spanish commander, Colonel Izquierdo ('left' in Spanish), threatens Montserrat with torture to find out where Bolivar can be recaptured.
Montserrat
1971
6.7After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.
The Fool Killer
1965
10.0A pair of beach bums wind up in Acapulco, where they get involved in a search for a beautiful woman and a sunken treasure.
River of Gold
1971
Behind the camera
7.1A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
The Pawnbroker
1965
5.7An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Hot Summer Night
1957
5.7An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Hot Summer Night
1957
8.2A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.
Handle with Care
1958
8.2A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.
Handle with Care
1958
10.0The story is set during the South American Wars of Independence. Simón Bolivar, the liberator, has escaped from Spanish custody with the aid of an idealistic Spanish officer, Captain Montserrat. The Spanish commander, Colonel Izquierdo ('left' in Spanish), threatens Montserrat with torture to find out where Bolivar can be recaptured.
Montserrat
1971
6.7After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.
The Fool Killer
1965
6.7After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.
The Fool Killer
1965
10.0A pair of beach bums wind up in Acapulco, where they get involved in a search for a beautiful woman and a sunken treasure.
River of Gold
1971
10.0A pair of beach bums wind up in Acapulco, where they get involved in a search for a beautiful woman and a sunken treasure.
River of Gold
1971
