Franklin J. Schaffner
Born: 1920-05-30
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)Released: 1997-05-20
Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here,...
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The Magnificent Rebel
as SelfReleased: 1973-01-01
Documentary short featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 1973 film "Papillon." The film...
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Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
as HimselfReleased: 2023-12-27
Franklin J. Schaffner is the man behind a great many iconic American films: Planet of the Apes...
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