Bill Butler

Born: 1921-04-07

Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.


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Spielberg

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Released: 2017-10-05

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time,...

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The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

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Released: 2021-10-30

Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY...

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Visions of Light

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Released: 1992-09-17

Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of...

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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

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Released: 2009-05-02

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary...

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The Making of 'Jaws'

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Released: 1995-11-28

A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia,...

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The Fabulous Allan Carr

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Released: 2017-05-19

Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr...

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Cinematographer Style

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Released: 2006-06-25

110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.

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