John Badham
John MacDonald Badham is an English-born American director of film and television, best known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and Stakeout (1987). Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta. WarGames (1983), starring Matthew Broderick, is his other signature film, renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror, and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking. In addition to his numerous film credits, Badham has also directed and produced for TV, including credits for Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the A&E television series The Beast. He has also contributed commentary to the web series Trailers from Hell.
Saturday Night Fever
as Pedestrian #1 (uncredited)Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the...
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Point of No Return
as Room-Service WaiterHardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the...
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Drop Zone
as Yacht Captain (uncredited)A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a...
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The Revamping of Dracula
as SelfA behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Dracula" (1979).
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In Search of Tomorrow
as Self - IntervieweeA nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told...
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The Last Debate
as Don BeardA presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into...
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The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry
as SelfAn in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael...
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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as SelfChronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who...
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The Craft of Dirty Harry
as SelfA look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the...
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Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie
as SelfJohn Travolta, Barry Gibb and the Saturday Night Fever cast and crew tell the story behind the...
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The Business End: Violence in Cinema
as SelfAn unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
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Becoming Iconic
as SelfBaker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top...
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Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg
as Self - Director / Associate ProducerA career overview of tv/film composer Billy Goldenberg.
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Crossing Jordan
as MartyCrossing Jordan is an American television crime/drama series that stars Jill Hennessy as Jordan...
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