J. Lee Thompson

Thompson in the 1970s John Lee Thompson (1 August 1914 – 30 August 2002) was an English film director, screenwriter and producer. Initially an exponent of social realism, he became known as a versatile and prolific director of thrillers, action, and adventure films.

His works included mainstream critical and commercial successes like ''Woman in a Dressing Gown'' (1957), ''Ice Cold in Alex'' (1958), ''Tiger Bay'' (1959), ''North West Frontier'' (also 1959), ''The Guns of Navarone'' (1961), the original ''Cape Fear'' (1962), and ''Mackenna's Gold'' (1969). He also directed cult classics like the ''Planet of the Apes'' sequels, ''The White Buffalo'' (1977), ''Happy Birthday to Me'' (1981), ''King Solomon's Mines'' (1985) and several Charles Bronson vehicles for Cannon Films in the 1980s.

Thompson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for ''The Guns of Navarone.'' He was also a four-time BAFTA Award nominee (twice for Best Film and twice for Outstanding British Film). He also received accolades from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, and was both a Golden Globe and Directors Guild of America Award nominee. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The Yellow Balloon

    Published 2009
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    Brennendes Indien

    Published 2022
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    Mackennas Gold nach einer Novelle von Will Henry

    Published 2006
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