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

Behind the camera

The Pawnbroker poster
7.1

A 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

Hot Summer Night poster
5.7

An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.

Hot Summer Night

1957

Hot Summer Night poster
5.7

An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.

Hot Summer Night

1957

Handle with Care poster
8.2

A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.

Handle with Care

1958

Handle with Care poster
8.2

A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.

Handle with Care

1958

Montserrat poster
10.0

The 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

The Fool Killer poster
6.7

After 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

The Fool Killer poster
6.7

After 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

River of Gold poster
10.0

A 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

River of Gold poster
10.0

A 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