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Guy Hamilton (I) (1922–2016)


Typically British stiff-upper-lip war dramas and action adventure laced with moments of sophisticated comedy were Guy Hamilton's trademark. The son of a British diplomat, he spent most of his youth with his family in France, seemingly destined to be groomed for a career in the diplomatic service. Growing up, he became enthralled with French cinema... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards »

Known For

(1964)
(1971)
(1974)

Filmography

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Personal Details

Other Works:

DVD commentaries on the following "James Bond" films: 007 ja kultainen ase (1974), Elä ja anna toisten kuolla (1973), Timantit ovat ikuisia (1971), 007 ja Kultasormi (1964). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)

Spouse:

Kerima  (his death) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

The trick, I discovered, was not to be an assistant director, but to be the director's assistant. There are certain things the director is not interested in doing and you have to cover for those, while watching very carefully for the things he cares passionately about. In this way, you become very valuable to him, because you sense his needs. See more »

Trivia:

Apart from directing four James Bond movies, he also directed a Harry Palmer movie: Hautajaiset Berliinissä (1966); a Miss Marple movie: Tuijottava katse (1980); and an Hercule Poirot movie: Rikos auringon alla (1982). See more »

Trademark:

Frequently casts Harry Andrews

Star Sign:

Virgo

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