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Franklin J. Schaffner
Director & actor · born 30 May 1920 · Tokyo, Japan
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
Where to start: Papillon (1973).
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Lionheart
1987 · 5.6/10
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Yes, Giorgio
1982 · 3.9/10
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Sphinx
1981 · 5.7/10
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The Boys from Brazil
1978 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Islands in the Stream
1977 · 6.5/10
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Papillon
1973 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Patton
1970 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
Planet of the Apes
1968 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
The Double Man
1967 · 6.3/10
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Planet of the Apes Test Reel
1966
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The War Lord
1965 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
The Best Man
1964 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Stripper
1963 · 4.6/10
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A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
1962 · 9.0/10
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The Velvet Alley
1959 · 7.0/10
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The Great Gatsby
1958
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Nightmare at Ground Zero
1958
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Panic Button
1957
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The Clouded Image
1957
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The Playroom
1957
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High Tor
1956 · 8.3/10
NewThe Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1955
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Twelve Angry Men
1954 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
The Strike
1954 · 7.5/10
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Dark Possession
1954
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Mark of Cain
1953
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The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
1952 · 4.0/10
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The Kill
1952 · 8.0/10
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Pontius Pilate
1952
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The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
1950 · 6.0/10
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The Man Who Had Influence
1950 · 8.0/10
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Miracle in the Rain
1950
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Jane Eyre
1949
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Franklin J. Schaffner movie?
By viewer score, Papillon (1973) at 7.8/10.
What are Franklin J. Schaffner’s most popular movies?
Planet of the Apes, Papillon, Patton.
How many movies has Franklin J. Schaffner made?
36 films on TMDB, 35 as director, 1 as actor.