Franklin J. Schaffner

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Franklin J. Schaffner

Directing May 30, 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 Plan…

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Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

7.7 1968 Movie
Papillon

Papillon

7.8 1973 Movie
Patton

Patton

7.4 1969 Movie
The Boys from Brazil

The Boys from Brazil

6.7 1978 Movie
Studio One

Studio One

5.4 1948 TV Show
The Defenders

The Defenders

6.3 1961 TV Show
Startime

Startime

6.8 1959 TV Show
Playhouse 90

Playhouse 90

7.5 1956 TV Show
Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra

6.9 1971 Movie
The War Lord

The War Lord

6.2 1965 Movie
ABC Stage 67

ABC Stage 67

6.8 1966 TV Show
The Best Man

The Best Man

7.3 1964 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur

    Movie Himself

  2. 1997
    Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

    Movie Self - Director, 1970 (voice)

  3. 1989
    Welcome Home

    Movie Director

  4. 1987
    Lionheart

    Movie Director

  5. 1982
    Yes, Giorgio

    Movie Director

  6. 1981
    Sphinx

    Movie Director

  7. 1978
    The Boys from Brazil

    Movie Director

  8. 1977
    Islands in the Stream

    Movie Director

  9. 1973
    Papillon

    Movie Director

  10. 1973
    The Magnificent Rebel

    Movie Self

  11. 1971
    Nicholas and Alexandra

    Movie Director

  12. 1971
    Film '72

    TV show Self

  13. 1969
    Patton

    Movie Director

  14. 1968
    Planet of the Apes

    Movie Director

  15. 1967
    The Double Man

    Movie Director

  16. 1966
    ABC Stage 67

    TV show Director

More credits
  1. 1966
    Planet of the Apes Test Reel

    Movie Director

  2. 1965
    The War Lord

    Movie Director

  3. 1964
    The Best Man

    Movie Director

  4. 1963
    The Stripper

    Movie Director

  5. 1962
    Big Deal in Laredo

    Movie Executive Producer

  6. 1962
    A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

    Movie Director

  7. 1961
    The DuPont Show of the Week

    TV show Director

  8. 1961
    The Defenders

    TV show Director

  9. 1959
    Startime

    TV show Director

  10. 1959
    The Velvet Alley

    Movie Director

  11. 1958
    The Great Gatsby

    Movie Director

  12. 1958
    Nightmare at Ground Zero

    Movie Director

  13. 1957
    Panic Button

    Movie Director

  14. 1957
    The Clouded Image

    Movie Director

  15. 1957
    The Playroom

    Movie Director

  16. 1956
    Playhouse 90

    TV show Director

  17. 1956
    High Tor

    Movie Director

  18. 1955
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

    Movie Director

  19. 1955
    Ford Star Jubilee

    TV show Writer

  20. 1954
    Producers' Showcase

    TV show Director

  21. 1954
    Twelve Angry Men

    Movie Director

  22. 1954
    The Strike

    Movie Director

  23. 1954
    Dark Possession

    Movie Director

  24. 1953
    Mark of Cain

    Movie Director