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Elias Kazantzoglou (Greek: Ηλίας Καζαντζόγλου, IPA: [iˈli.as kazanˈdzoɣlu]; September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003), known as Elia Kazan (/ ˈ iː l i ə k ə ˈ z æ n / EE-lee-ə kə-ZAN), was an American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most ...
Elia Kazan was a renowned director, writer and producer of films such as On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire and East of Eden. He won two Oscars, three Tonys and four Golden Globes, but also faced controversy for his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
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- ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, suggested by ‘Crime on the Waterfront’ by Malcolm Johnson. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Eva Marie Saint.
- EAST OF EDEN (1955) Screenplay by Paul Osborn, based on the novel by John Steinbeck. Starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet.
- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) Screenplay by Tennessee Williams, based on his play. Starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden. Is there a sexier scene in cinema history than the one when Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando) — drenched in sweat and clad in a ripped T-shirt — beckons his wife (Kim Hunter) into his arms by screaming “Hey Stella!”
- A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, based on his story. Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick.
Jun 21, 2024 · Elia Kazan, Turkish-born American director and author noted for his successes on the stage, especially with plays by Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, as well as for his critically acclaimed films, including A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and East of Eden.
Learn about the life and career of Elia Kazan, a renowned director of stage and screen who won two Oscars and influenced many actors. Find out his achievements, controversies, family, and trivia on IMDb.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- September 28, 2003
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A list of 19 films directed by Elia Kazan, an American filmmaker known for his social realism and political themes. The list includes classics such as A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and America America.
Sep 28, 2003 · Elia Kazan, the immigrant child of a Greek rug merchant who became one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history, died yesterday at his home in...
