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Directed by John Ford is a documentary film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Originally released in 1971, it covers the life and career of film director John Ford .
John Ford (1894–1973) was an American film director whose career spanned from 1913 to 1971. [1] . During this time he directed more than 140 films; however, nearly all of his silent films are lost.
John Ford. Director: The Quiet Man. John Ford came to Hollywood following one of his brothers, an actor. Asked what brought him to Hollywood, he replied "the train". He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film.
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Oct 6, 1971 · Directed by John Ford: Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. With Orson Welles, Clint Eastwood, Katharine Hepburn, Walter Hill. A documentary on the life and films of director John Ford.
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Jul 2, 2020 · Considered to be the poet of American film, director John Ford presents stories of the nation’s myths in all of its complexities. While mostly known for his Westerns, he worked across a wide ...
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Films made by American director John Ford . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Films by John Ford.
Producers, George Stevens, Jr., James R. Silke; director, Peter Bogdanovich; narrator, Orson Welles Reviews the achievements of director John Ford in a series of reminiscences by Ford's actors and technicians, with comments by Ford himself, and with excerpts from his films
