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Alan Jay Pakula (/ p ə ˈ k uː l ə /; April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Associated with the New Hollywood movement, [1] his best-known works include his critically-acclaimed "paranoia trilogy": the neo-noir mystery Klute (1971), the conspiracy thriller The Parallax View ...
Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
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Alan J. Pakula, a director of many psychologically penetrating and celebrated films including ''Sophie's Choice,'' ''All the President's Men'' and ''Klute,'' died yesterday in a...
May 1, 2024 · Alan J. Pakula was an American motion-picture director, producer, and screenwriter who evoked exceptional performances from actors and actresses in the 16 films he directed, most notably in the psychological thrillers Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974), and All the President’s Men (1976).
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Alan J. Pakula was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
- April 7, 1928
- November 19, 1998
Apr 6, 2023 · Alan Pakula: Going for Truth. Directed by Matthew Miele. Documentary. 1h 38m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate...
Jun 11, 2024 · Pakula was known as a cerebral director who valued character and painstakingly built in layers and shadings in his work. He gave his audience credit for brains, letting mood and scenes build and integrating dialogue freighted with meaning. You had to pay attention, but you wanted to.
