John Frankenheimer


  • Date of Birth: 19 February, 1930
  • Place of Birth: Malba, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • Biography: John Michael Frankenheimer (February 19, 1930 – July 6, 2002) was an American filmmaker. He is known for making The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Birdman of Alcatraz (also 1962), The Train, (1964) and Seven Days in May (also 1964).

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To the Editor: Re "Films of '62: When Eras Collided" by A. O. Scott [Oct. 18]: I very much enjoyed Mr. Scott's reflection on some of the pivotal films of 1962, and his perceptive comment that "an old way of... ... Full Article

As head writer of The Onion's 'A.V. Club,' Nathan Rabin is charged with both skewering pop culture and sanctifying it - and often does both in the same sentence. ... Full Article

Those familiar with "The Manchurian Candidate" only from the 1962 and 2004 films may be surprised to learn that Richard Condon's 1959 novel has plenty of mordant humor. ... Full Article

Film nerds of the world, rejoice! Earlier this week Warner Bros. announced that it would open up its vaults and make more than 150 of its back-catalog movies available on DVD by special order for $19.95 a pop (plus shipping;... ... Full Article

RONIN
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COLD WARRIORS MAKE YOU THINK It's called Ronin, it has a star studded cast - and it is unusual. . . an action film that questions ethics and evaluates honour. ... Full Article

We have an exclusive special feature clip from the upcoming George Wallace two-disc set, which hits the shelves on DVD on January 20.Click below to watch a clip from the special features of this award-winning mini-series. ... Full Article

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