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
Planet of the Apes
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Papillon
Director
Patton
Director
The Boys from Brazil
Director
Nicholas and Alexandra
Director
The War Lord
Director
Twelve Angry Men
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The Best Man
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Sphinx
Director
Islands in the Stream
Director
The Double Man
Director
Lionheart
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The Stripper
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Yes, Giorgio
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Welcome Home
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High Tor
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The Kill
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The Strike
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The Man Who Had Influence
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