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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.
On March 31, 1973, Ford was honored with the Medal of Freedom Award and became the first person honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award. [31] As of 2024, eleven films directed or co-directed by Ford have been added to the National Film Registry, tying with Howard Hawks for the most. [32]
YearTitleProducer1917With Jean Hathaway; two reels. Ford's ...1917Two reels; lost .1917Two reels; lost .1917The Soul Herder (aka The Sky Pilot)With Harry Carey, Molly Malone, Hoot ...John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and producer. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the Golden Age of Hollywood, [3] and was one of the first American directors to be recognized as an auteur.
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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- Documentary, Biography
- Peter Bogdanovich
- 1971-10-06
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
- 99 min
Oct 6, 2006 · Brief Synopsis. Newly updated and re-edited version of the 1971 documentary chronicling the career of maverick director John Ford. Narrated by Orson Welles.
Directed by John Ford had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 6, 1971, with Ford himself and his daughter Barbara in attendance. Ford was given a Golden Lion at the festival in recognition of his lifetime artistic achievements.
