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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.
J. Lee Thompson was a British director and writer who worked on films such as The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. He was born in 1914 in Bristol, England, and died in 2002 in Canada.
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J. Lee Thompson was a British director and writer who made films such as The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear and Planet of the Apes. He was nicknamed "Mighty Mouse" by Gregory Peck and was a fan of Martin Scorsese.
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- August 30, 2002
Sep 6, 2002 · J. Lee Thompson, the director of ''The Guns of Navarone,'' the original ''Cape Fear'' and dozens of other films in England and the United States, died on Friday at his summer home...
May 29, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of J. Lee Thompson, a British filmmaker who worked in various genres and collaborated with many stars. Discover his early influences, his realistic and stylish approach, and his diverse filmography from thrillers to comedies.
J. Lee Thompson was an English film director who worked in England and Hollywood. He is known for directing films such as The Guns of Navarone, Cape Fear, Planet of the Apes and Death Wish 4.
Sep 3, 2002 · British director J. Lee Thompson, known for his action and adventure films, died in 2002 at age 88. He worked with stars like Gregory Peck, Charles Bronson and Yul Brynner, and directed classics like "The Guns of Navarone" and "Planet of the Apes".
