Dede Allen

Born: 1925-12-03

Dorothea Carothers "Dede" Allen (December 3, 1923 – April 17, 2010) was an American film editor. Allen is known for having edited classic films such as The Hustler (1961), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and Reds (1981). She had an extended collaboration with director Arthur Penn, and over the years had worked with other distinguished directors including Sidney Lumet, Robert Wise, Elia Kazan, and George Roy Hill. She received three Academy Award nominations for her work on Dog Day Afternoon, Reds, and Wonder Boys (2001).


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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

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Released: 2003-03-09

A look at 1970s Hollywood when it was known as New Hollywood, and the director was the star of...

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Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women

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Released: 2014-08-10

Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel...

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The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

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Released: 2006-02-28

A documentary chronicling the making of the 1975 film "Dog Day Afternoon."

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Witness to 'Reds'

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Released: 2006-10-17

Cast and crew of "Reds" revisit their memories and stories while making the film.

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