John Boorman
- Biography
- One of Britain's most acclaimed directors, John Boorman is known for making films resplendent with great visual flair and taut narrative. Boorman is also known as one of the commercial mainstream's more independently-minded directors; his high-risk ...
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- Born
- January 18, 1933
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director Hope And Glory |
| 1988 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Picture Hope And Glory |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | Cannes Film Festival | Best Director The General (1991) |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Foreign Film The General (1991) |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Director (Runner-up) The General (1991) |
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