John Smallcombe

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John Smallcombe

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John Smallcombe started his career at the age of 17 as a tea-boy in London at Hemdale Film Company. He quickly transitioned into physical film production, working as a runner and…

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John Smallcombe started his career at the age of 17 as a tea-boy in London at Hemdale Film Company. He quickly transitioned into physical film production, working as a runner and then as an assistant director. Throughout his career, he collaborated with luminaries such as Fred Zinnemann, Michael Apted, Hugh Hudson, Richard Lester, and Ken Russell. His credits include "Lucky Lady," "Tommy," "Mahler," "Chariots of Fire," and "Triple Echo." In 2000, John moved to Los Angeles to work with multi-Oscar-winning producer John Daly on notable films like "Terminator," "Platoon," "Salvador," and "The Last Emperor." He also co-produced "Love at First Kill" (2008), "The Hessen Conspiracy" (2009), and "Meant to Be" (2010). In 2021, John produced "Ernest Hemingway’s Across the River and Into the Trees," followed by "Retreat: A Spiritual Journey with Malcolm Schwartzman." He is currently based in London with multiple films in various stages of development, including "Mister Wednesday."

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  1. 2023
  2. 2004
    Jacked$

    Movie Production Manager

  3. 1987
    An African Dream

    Movie Director

  4. 1981
    Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    Movie Third Assistant Director

  5. 1975
    The Spiral Staircase

    Movie Assistant Director Trainee

  6. 1974
    Juggernaut

    Movie Assistant Director Trainee