Freddie Francis (1917–2007) |
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During his last years at school he spent most of his time writing a thesis on 'the future of film' On leaving school he joined Gaumont British Studios at Lime Grove as an apprentice to a stills photographer for a year. He claimed this taught him more about the art of photography than any other form of training could. He then became a clapper boy ...
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Born:in Islington, London, England, UKDied:(age 89) in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK |
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Director (37 credits)
Director (37 credits)
1979
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Case of the Speckled Band
(1979)
- The Case of the Deadly Prophecy
(1979)
- The Case of Harry Crocker
(1979)
- A Motive for Murder
(1979)
1976
Star Maidens
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- The Enemy
(1976)
- Hideout
(1976)
- What Have They Done to the Rain?
(1976)
- Test for Love
(1976)
- Kidnap
(1976)
1973-1974
The Adventures of Black Beauty
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Last Charge
(1974)
- A Ribbon for Beauty
(1974)
- Goodbye Beauty
(1974)
- The Challenge
(1973)
1967-1969
The Saint
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- The Man Who Gambled with Life
(1969)
- The Gadic Collection
(1967)
1967-1968
Man in a Suitcase
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Night Flight to Andorra
(1968)
- Who's Mad Now?
(1968)
- Which Way Did He Go, McGill?
(1968)
- Essay in Evil
(1967)
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Cinematographer (37 credits)
Cinematographer (37 credits)
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Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (17 credits)
Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Ken Barnett | Freddy Francis | Frederick Francis | Fred Francis
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[on Michael Powell]: I adored Michael. I know all his faults...Michael loved bullying people, because he wanted them to bully him back; I've seen him have artistes in tears - but if you kicked back, it was all right. We used to have the most fantastic rows, but I always got the last word. See more »Trivia:
Started to direct from 1962, particularly horror films for Hammer and Amicus. Accepted many assignments to make a name for himself, but regretted this later when he became somewhat typecast in the genre. However, he was a stylist who created superior visuals for several poorly written films. After reading a script, he would 'photograph the film in his mind'. One of his personal favorites among ... See more »Star Sign:
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