Sam Peckinpah
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre. Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality. Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Peckinpah, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
DirectingBirthday
February 21, 1925Deathday
December 28, 1984Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
49Place of birth
Fresno, California, United StatesAlso known as
샘 페킨파, 샘 패킨파Cast credits
China 9, Liberty 37
Wilbur OlsenThe Visitor
Dr. Sam CollinsSam Peckinpah: Man of Iron
Self (archive footage)A Tied Blasé
SelfInvasion of the Body Snatchers
Charlie the Meter ReaderPat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Will (uncredited)The Osterman Weekend
Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)Filmmakers in Action
Self (archive footage)On Location: Dustin Hoffman
SelfPeckinpah Suite
Self (archive footage)Wichita
Bank Teller (uncredited)The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage
SelfAlpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
Self (archive footage)Passion & Poetry: Sam's War
Self (archive footage)Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Self (archive footage)Dial Red O
Cook in Diner (uncredited)Edge of Outside
Self (archive footage)Convoy
News Crew Director (uncredited)An Annapolis Story
Pilot (uncredited)Junior Bonner
Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)Crew credits
The Wild Bunch
Screenplay, DirectorStraw Dogs
Director, ScreenplayCross of Iron
DirectorThe Getaway
DirectorJunior Bonner
DirectorPat Garrett & Billy the Kid
DirectorThe Ballad of Cable Hogue
Director, ProducerThe Killer Elite
DirectorBring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Director, Screenplay, Story, SongsThe Osterman Weekend
DirectorConvoy
DirectorRide the High Country
Director, Additional WritingMajor Dundee
Director, ScreenplayThe Glory Guys
WriterVilla Rides
ScreenplayThe Deadly Companions
DirectorThe Losers
Director, Story, ProducerNoon Wine
Director, ScreenplayPrivate Hell 36
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