Sam Peckinpah
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David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of action and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre.
Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human s
Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial.
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Born
Feb 21, 1925
Fresno, California, United States
Died
Dec 28, 1984
Known For
Directing
Movies
17 acting
37 crew
Popularity
1.3
Known For
Convoy
1978
as News Crew Director (uncredited)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973
as Will (uncredited)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
as Charlie the Meter Reader
The Osterman Weekend
1983
as Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)
The Visitor
1979
as Dr. Sam Collins
Junior Bonner
1972
as Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)
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