Art Linson
Art Linson (born 1942) is an American film producer, director and screenwriter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. His directorial debut was the 1980 comedy, Where the Buffalo Roam, which was loosely based on stories by Hunter S. Thompson and starred Bill Murray as the writer. He also directed 1984's The Wild Life. Linson has produced many films including Car Wash, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Fight Club, Melvin and Howard and the Brian De Palma films The Untouchables, Casualties of War, and The Black Dahlia. He has worked with Michael Mann, David Mamet, and Cameron Crowe. He produced Sunset Strip with his son John. His writing credits include the film American Hot Wax and two books, What Just Happened? Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line (ISBN 1-58234-240-7), which was adapted into the film What Just Happened, and A Pound of Flesh: Perilous Tales of How to Produce Movies in Hollywood (ISBN 0-8021-3551-X). He is an executive producer for the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy. Linson produced a film based on the band The Runaways, with his son John Linson as a co-producer.
The Making of 'Heat'
as SelfBehind the scenes documentary on the classic Michael Mann heist film.
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The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast
as SelfBrian DePalma and Art Linson discuss how the 1987 film "The Untouchables" came together.
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The Untouchables: The Classic
as SelfBrian DePalma, Art Linson, Charles Martin Smith discussing "The Untouchables."
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The Untouchables: Re-Inventing the Genre
as SelfCast and crew members from The Untouchables recall the production.
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Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
as uncreditedThis documentary is featured on the Collector's Edition, High School Reunion Edition, and...
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