Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
Born May 30, 1920 in Tokyo, Japan
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.
Filmography
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
Himself
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Welcome Home
Lionheart
Yes, Giorgio
Sphinx
The Boys from Brazil
Islands in the Stream
Papillon
The Magnificent Rebel
Self
Nicholas and Alexandra
Patton
Planet of the Apes
The Double Man
ABC Stage 67
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
The War Lord
The Best Man
The Stripper
The DuPont Show of the Week
The Defenders
Startime
The Velvet Alley
The Great Gatsby
The Playroom
Playhouse 90
High Tor
Twelve Angry Men
The Strike
Dark Possession
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Kill
Pontius Pilate
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
The Man Who Had Influence
Jane Eyre
Studio One
The Ford Theatre Hour