John Sturges (1910–1992)

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John Sturges was an American film director, mostly remembered for his outstanding Western films. In 1992, Sturges was awarded a Golden Boot Award for his lifelong contribution to the Western genre. Sturges was born in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area. By 1930, the village had a population of 64,000 people. ... See full bio »

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Suuri pakoretki
Suuri pakoretki Director
(1963)
7 rohkeata miestä
7 rohkeata miestä Director
(1960)
Mies astui junasta
Mies astui junasta Director
(1955)
Kuolemanloukku O.K. Corral
Kuolemanloukku O.K. Corral Director
(1957)
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 1972 Joe Kidd
 1967 Aseiden hetki
 1965 Kalmankoura
 1958 Saaliinjako
 1958 Viimeinen kaksintaistelu (uncredited)
 1956 Kuudes mies
 1955 Uponnut aarre
 1953 Fast Company
 1952 Rohkea sydän
 1951 Poliisiansa
 1951 Kind Lady
 1948 Best Man Wins
 1947 Thunderbolt (Documentary short) (as Capt John Sturges)
 1946 Shadowed
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1 Print Biography | See more »

Alternate Names:

Capt John Sturges

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)

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Katherine Helena Soules  (his death) | See more »

Parents:

Reginald Gowman Rowe Carne | Grace Delafield Sturges
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Served with the US Army Signals Corps during World War II, but later transferred to the Air Force. Eventually edited/directed 37 training films and five documentaries. He served in Africa, Italy, Corsica and Britain. See more »

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Predominantly male ensemble casts.

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Capricorn
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