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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

Live and Let Die Director
(1973)
Goldfinger Director
(1964)
(1971)

Filmography

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 2006 On Location with 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (Video documentary short)
 1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (directed by)
 1973 Live and Let Die (directed by)
 1971 Diamonds Are Forever (directed by)
 1965 The Party's Over (uncredited)
 1964 Goldfinger (directed by)
 1957 Manuela
 1956 Charley Moon
 1953 The Intruder
 1952 The Ringer
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Personal Details

Other Works:

DVD commentaries on the following "James Bond" films: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Live and Let Die (1973), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Goldfinger (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: Funeral in Berlin (1966); a Miss Marple movie: The Mirror Crack'd (1980); and an Hercule Poirot movie: Evil Under the Sun (1982). See more »

Trademark:

Frequently casts Harry Andrews

Star Sign:

Virgo

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