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Sidney Arthur Lumet ( / luːˈmɛt / loo-MET; [1] June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011) was an American film director. Lumet started his career in theatre before moving to film, where he gained a reputation for making realistic and gritty New York dramas which focused on the working class, tackled social injustice s, and often questioned authority.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Sidney Lumet, a master of cinema who made over 40 movies, often complex and emotional, in his beloved New York. Learn about his debut with 12 Angry Men, his collaborations with Brando, Connery and Pacino, his themes of social relevance and his awards and nominations.
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Sidney Lumet was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Lumet's most known films include: the courtroom drama 12 Angry Men (1957); the holocaust drama The Pawnbroker (1964); the Cold War thriller Fail Safe (1964); the crime dramas Serpico (1973) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975); the satirical news drama Network (1976); the ...
YearTitleProducerWriter1957NoNo1958NoNo1959NoNo1960NoNoApr 9, 2011 · Sidney Lumet, a director who preferred the streets of New York to the back lots of Hollywood and whose stories of conscience — “12 Angry Men,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “The Verdict,”...
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Jun 22, 2024 · Sidney Lumet, American director who was noted for his psychological dramas, which typically featured characters wrestling with moral or emotional conflicts involving betrayal, corruption, or disillusionment. He was also known for eliciting strong performances from his cast members.
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His first project was the timeless 12 Angry Men, which was in collaboration with Henry Fonda and a huge critical success. From his success on 12 Angry Men in 1957, Sidney Lumet has created many gritty, excellent, well crafted films for over 50 years. Here are 20 of his very best.
A comprehensive overview of the life and career of Sidney Lumet, a master of cinema who made over 40 films, often complex and emotional, in his beloved New York. Learn about his stage debut, his directorial debut, his collaborations with actors, his themes, his awards and his legacy.
