Norman Jewison

Born: 1926-07-21

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont (July 21, 1926 - January 20, 2024) was a Canadian film director, producer, actor and founder of the Canadian Film Centre. Highlights of his directing career include In the Heat of the Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Moonstruck (1987), The Hurricane (1999) and The Statement (2003). Jewison addressed important social and political issues throughout his directing and producing career, often making controversial or complicated subjects accessible to mainstream audiences. Description above from the Wikipedia article Norman Jewison, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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The Stupids

as TV Director
Released: 1996-08-08

An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the...

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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 1998-02-27

Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action...

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The Landlord

as Wedding Guest in Opening Shot (uncredited)
Released: 1970-05-20

At the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of...

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I Am Steve McQueen

as Self
Released: 2014-06-24

"I Am Steve McQueen" tells the incredible life story of this legendary actor, racer, and...

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Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand

as Self
Released: 2024-12-04

Michel Legrand, jazz musician and composer extraordinaire, has left his mark on the history of...

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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

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Released: 2005-06-01

Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie...

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Pablo

as Self
Released: 2012-10-17

Pablo blends documentary and animation elements to tell the saga of "famous unknown" Pablo...

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Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge

as Self
Released: 1990-02-02

Abandoned by his father, he was a reform school kid with nothing going for him and a giant chip...

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Tell Them Who You Are

as Self
Released: 2004-09-06

The son of acclaimed cinematographer Haskell Wexler confronts his complex father by turning the...

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Canadian Pacific

as Joe Podge (uncredited)
Released: 1949-05-19

A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of...

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A Love Story of Today

as Self
Released: 2008-02-12

A discussion of the very important and highly controversial film, GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER,...

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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light

as uncredited
Released: 2000-02-02

Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in...

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Hal

as Self
Released: 2019-03-28

Hal Ashby's obsessive genius led to an unprecedented string of Oscar®-winning classics,...

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Judy Garland: By Myself

as Self - Executive Producer (voice)
Released: 2004-02-25

As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll...

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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as Self
Released: 2021-09-17

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, this documentary compellingly...

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A Special Kind of Love

as Self
Released: 2008-02-12

A follow-up of A LOVE STORY OF TODAY, where actors and crew discuss GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER.

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Sid & Judy

as Self (voice)
Released: 2019-06-26

Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived...

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Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

as Self
Released: 1998-01-01

Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked....

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Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound

as Self
Released: 2008-01-15

Documentary about the writing and recording of Quincy Jones' score for Norman Jewison's 1967...

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The Man on Lincoln's Nose

as Self
Released: 2000-10-20

Set design has been one of the most overlooked jobs in film, receiving little critical attention...

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The River of My Dreams

as uncredited
Released: 2017-01-27

Director Brigitte Berman profiles Canadian icon Gordon Pinsent, who left Newfoundland in the...

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Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family

as Self
Released: 2006-01-31

Documentary highlighting the development of the screenplay into a film with the desired cast. It...

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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

as self
Released: 2022-04-29

The fall of 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, the film Pauline Kael (The...

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Superstars: The Documentary

as uncredited
Released: 2015-12-11

In 1971, director Norman Jewison took a group of young actors, singers, and dancers to war-torn...

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Norman Jewison, Film Maker

as Self
Released: 1971-01-01

Toronto-born Norman Jewison first gained prominence producing for Canadian television, then went...

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Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's

as Self
Released: 2008-01-15

Documentary featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison and others providing an in-depth...

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Private Screenings: Norman Jewison

as Director
Released: 2007-09-13

Director Norman Jewison discusses his life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Inside the Actors Studio

as Self
First aired: 1994-08-14

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for...

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