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Who directed American film To Live and Die in LA?

The director of the 1985 movie 'To Live and Die in LA' was William Friedkin. He is also known for other movies such as 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection'


Who starred in the film The French Connection?

The French Connection's cast includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, and Eddie Egan. The film was directed by William Friedkin, based on Robin Moore's book with a similar title.


Which film won the Oscars in1971?

The French Connection won five 1971 Academy Awards in eight nominations (Oscar wins in bold):Best Picture (Phillip D'Antoni, producer).Best Director (William Friedkin).Best Actor (Gene Hackman).Best Supporting Actor (Roy Scheider).Best Adapted Screenplay (Ernest Tidyman).Best Film Editing (Gerald B. Greenberg).Best Cinematography (Owen Roizman).Best Sound (Theodore Soderberg and Christopher Newman).


Oscar between 1970-1980 for direction?

1970 Franklin J. Schaffner, Patton 1971 William Friedkin, The French Connection 1972 Bob Fosse, Cabaret 1973 George Roy Hill, The Sting 1974 Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather: Part II 1975 Milos Forman, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1976 John G. Avildsen, Rocky 1977 Woody Allen, Annie Hall 1978 Michael Cimino, The Deer Hunter 1979 Robert Benton, Kramer vs. Kramer 1980 Robert Redford, Ordinary People


Who played Matt dillon on radio?

William Conrad.

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William Friedkin was born on August 29, 1935.


When was William Friedkin born?

William Friedkin was born on August 29, 1935.


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William Friedkin goes by Hurricane Billy.


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William Friedkin is 76 years old (birthdate: August 29, 1935).


What actors and actresses appeared in Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin - 1974?

The cast of Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin - 1974 includes: William Friedkin as himself Fritz Lang as himself


Who directed American film To Live and Die in LA?

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Post Mortem with Mick Garris - 2009 William Friedkin 1-8 was released on: USA: 21 March 2011


Who was the Director of Twelve Angry Men?

The 1957 version was directed by Sidney Lumet. The 1997 version was directed by William Friedkin.


What actors and actresses appeared in A Little Solitaire - 2004?

The cast of A Little Solitaire - 2004 includes: William Friedkin as himself


What actors and actresses appeared in Scene of the Crime - 2009?

The cast of Scene of the Crime - 2009 includes: William Friedkin as himself Randy Jurgensen as himself