John Boorman
Born on January 18, 1933 in Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK
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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 ... Read Full Biography
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Me and Me Dad
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The Tiger's Tail
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Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait
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In My Country
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Catch Us If You Can
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I Dreamt I Woke Up
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The Emerald Forest
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The Exorcist II: The Heretic
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The Tailor of Panama
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Zardoz
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Excalibur
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The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick & "Eyes Wide Shut"
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Angela Mooney Dies Again
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Leo The Last
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Beyond Rangoon
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Lumière and Company
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Two Nudes Bathing
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Hope And Glory
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The General
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Where the Heart Is
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Dream One
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Angel
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Long Shot
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Director | The General | Won |
| 1998 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Foreign Film | The General | Nominated |
| 1998 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Director (Runner-up) | The General | Won |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Hope And Glory | Nominated |
| 1987 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Hope And Glory | Nominated |
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