Sam Peckinpah (1925–1984) |
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"If they move", commands stern-eyed William Holden, "kill 'em". So begins The Wild Bunch (1969), Sam Peckinpah's bloody, high-body-count eulogy to the mythologized Old West. "Pouring new wine into the bottle of the Western, Peckinpah explodes the bottle", observed critic Pauline Kael. That exploding bottle also christened the director with the ...
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Born:in Fresno, California, USADied:(age 59) in Inglewood, California, USA |
These multi-talented Hispanic and Latino musicians are taking Hollywood by storm with their standout performances in film and TV, including Shotgun Wedding, Bullet Train, and Hustlers.
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Writer (26 credits)
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series) (story - 1 episode, 1963) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1962)
- The Losers
(1963)
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- Pericles on 31st Street
(1962)
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The Westerner
(TV Series) (creator - 9 episodes, 1960) (created by - 3 episodes, 1960) (written by - 3 episodes, 1960) (writer - 1 episode, 1960)
- The Painting
(1960)
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- Hand on the Gun
(1960)
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- Going Home
(1960)
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- Line Camp
(1960)
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- Ghost of a Chance
(1960)
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Klondike
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 1960) (story - 1 episode, 1960) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1960)
- Swoger's Mule
(1960)
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- Klondike Fever
(1960)
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Zane Grey Theatre
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1960) (writer - 3 episodes, 1958 - 1959)
- Miss Jenny
(1960)
- Lonesome Road
(1959)
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- Trouble at Tres Cruces
(1959)
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- The Sharpshooter
(1958)
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The Rifleman
(TV Series) (teleplay - 3 episodes, 1958 - 1959) (written by - 3 episodes, 1958 - 1959) (story - 2 episodes, 1958 - 1959)
- The Baby Sitter
(1959)
... (story) / (teleplay)
- The Money Gun
(1959)
... (teleplay)
- The Boarding House
(1959)
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- The Marshal
(1958)
... (story) / (teleplay)
- Home Ranch
(1958)
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Broken Arrow
(TV Series) (teleplay - 2 episodes, 1957) (writer - 1 episode, 1958)
- The Transfer
(1958)
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- The Teacher
(1957)
... (teleplay)
- The Assassin
(1957)
... (teleplay)
1955-1958
Gunsmoke
(TV Series) (screenplay by - 12 episodes)
- Bottleman
(1958)
... (screenplay by - uncredited)
- Dirt
(1958)
... (screenplay by - as David S. Peckinpah)
- How to Kill a Woman
(1957)
... (screenplay by - as David S. Peckinpah)
- Jealousy
(1957)
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- Poor Pearl
(1956)
... (screenplay by)
1958
Tombstone Territory
(TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode)
- Johnny Ringo's Last Ride
(1958)
... (teleplay)
1958
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Singer
(1958)
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1957
Tales of Wells Fargo
(TV Series) (teleplay and story - 1 episode)
- Apache Gold
(1957)
... (teleplay and story)
1957
The 20th Century-Fox Hour
(TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode)
- End of a Gun
(1957)
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Director (28 credits)
Director (28 credits)
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Actor (13 credits)
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Additional Crew (9 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
Art department (1 credit)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (15 credits)
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Self (10 credits)
Self (10 credits)
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Music video: Directed Julian Lennon video "Too Late for Goodbyes".Publicity Listings:
8 Biographical Movies | 18 Print Biographies | 2 Interviews | 9 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Official Sites:
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Sam Peckimpah | David S. Peckinpah | David Samuel Peckinpah | David Peckinpah | Sam 'The Man' PeckinpahHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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