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John Eliot Sturges (/ ˈ s t ɜːr dʒ ɪ s /; January 3, 1910 – August 18, 1992) was an American film director. His films include Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and Ice Station Zebra (1968).
John Sturges was an American film director, mostly remembered for his outstanding Western films. In 1992, Sturges was awarded a Golden Boot Award for his lifelong contribution to the Western genre. Sturges was born in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area.
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John Sturges was an American director best known for taut war movies and westerns. His films include such classics as Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), The Magnificent Seven (1960), and The Great Escape (1963).
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Aug 22, 1992 · John Sturges, the director of action films like "The Magnificent Seven," "The Great Escape," "Gunfight at the O K Corral" and "Ice Station Zebra," died on Tuesday at French Hospital, near his...
A list of the best movies directed by John Sturges, a prolific and versatile filmmaker who made classics in various genres. See ratings, summaries, cast and crew, and watch options for each title.
John Sturges was an American film director known for his work in the western and action genres. He directed several classic films, including the legendary western “The Magnificent Seven” and the iconic war film “The Great Escape.” Here are some reasons why you should watch some of Sturges’ best films:
Nov 15, 2022 · How did John Sturges adapt Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai into a western with Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, and Charles Bronson? Learn about the cultural exchange between Japanese and western cinema, the influence of Kurosawa on Hollywood, and the legacy of The Magnificent Seven.
