Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

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.

  • Title: Franklin J. Schaffner
  • Popularity: 10.996
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1920-05-30
  • Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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  • Also Known As: Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner
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Franklin J. Schaffner Movies

  • 1973
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    The Magnificent Rebel
    The Magnificent Rebel

    5.6 1973 HD

    Documentary short featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 1973 film "Papillon." The film stars Steve McQueen and is based on the life story of...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Henri Charrière

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  • 1997
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    Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
    Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

    1 1997 HD

    Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this piece was done before...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Omar N. Bradley

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  • 1968
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    Planet of the Apes
    Planet of the Apes

    7.656 1968 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Charlton Heston

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  • 1970
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    Patton
    Patton

    7.505 1970 HD

    Genre: War

    Cast: George C. Scott

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  • 1973
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    Papillon
    Papillon

    7.848 1973 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Steve McQueen

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  • 1973
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    Papillon
    Papillon

    7.848 1973 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Steve McQueen

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  • 1965
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    The War Lord
    The War Lord

    6.3 1965 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Charlton Heston

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  • 1964
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    The Best Man
    The Best Man

    7.2 1964 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Henry Fonda

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  • 1978
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    The Boys from Brazil
    The Boys from Brazil

    6.726 1978 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Gregory Peck

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  • 1981
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    Sphinx
    Sphinx

    5.6 1981 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Lesley-Anne Down

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  • 1977
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    Islands in the Stream
    Islands in the Stream

    6.5 1977 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: George C. Scott

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  • 1971
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    Nicholas and Alexandra
    Nicholas and Alexandra

    6.885 1971 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Michael Jayston

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  • 1989
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    Welcome Home
    Welcome Home

    5.8 1989 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kris Kristofferson

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  • 1987
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    Lionheart
    Lionheart

    4.6 1987 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Eric Stoltz

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  • 1967
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    The Double Man
    The Double Man

    5.9 1967 HD

    Genre: Mystery

    Cast: Yul Brynner

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  • 1963
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    The Stripper
    The Stripper

    4.5 1963 HD

    Genre: Romance

    Cast: Joanne Woodward

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  • 1954
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    Twelve Angry Men
    Twelve Angry Men

    8 1954 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Robert Cummings

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  • 1982
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    Yes, Giorgio
    Yes, Giorgio

    3.2 1982 HD

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Luciano Pavarotti

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  • 1981
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    Sphinx
    Sphinx

    5.6 1981 HD

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Lesley-Anne Down

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  • 1962
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    A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
    A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

    1 1962 HD

    Genre: History

    Cast: Jacqueline Kennedy

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  • 1959
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    The Velvet Alley
    The Velvet Alley

    1 1959 HD

    Genre: TV Movie

    Cast: Art Carney

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  • 1958
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    Nightmare at Ground Zero
    Nightmare at Ground Zero

    1 1958 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Herbert Anderson

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  • 1956
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    High Tor
    High Tor

    7.5 1956 HD

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Bing Crosby

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  • 1952
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    The Kill
    The Kill

    8 1952 HD

    Genre: Thriller

    Cast: Dick Foran

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  • 1952
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    Pontius Pilate
    Pontius Pilate

    1 1952 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Robert Duke

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  • 1954
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    Dark Possession
    Dark Possession

    1 1954 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Barbara O'Neil

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  • 1956
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    The Arena
    The Arena

    1 1956 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Wendell Corey

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  • 1954
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    The Strike
    The Strike

    6 1954 HD

    Genre: War

    Cast: James Daly

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  • 1950
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    The Man Who Had Influence
    The Man Who Had Influence

    8 1950 HD

    Genre: TV Movie

    Cast: Stanley Ridges

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  • 1962
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    Big Deal in Laredo
    Big Deal in Laredo

    1 1962 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Walter Matthau

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  • 1952
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    The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
    The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

    4 1952 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Robert Shaw Chorale

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  • 1949
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    Jane Eyre
    Jane Eyre

    1 1949 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Charlton Heston

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  • 1953
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    Mark of Cain
    Mark of Cain

    1 1953 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Mildred Dunnock

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  • 1958
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    The Great Gatsby
    The Great Gatsby

    1 1958 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Robert Ryan

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  • 1955
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    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

    1 1955 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Herbert Anderson

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  • 1955
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    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

    1 1955 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Herbert Anderson

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  • 1952
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    The Hospital
    The Hospital

    1 1952 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Victor Jory

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  • 1956
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    1 1956 HD

    Ford Star Jubilee is an American anthology series that aired once a month on Saturday nights on CBS at 9:00 P.M., E.S.T. from the fall of 1955 to the...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 1958
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    4.4 1958 HD

    An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One,...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1965
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    6.188 1965 HD

    The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: E.G. Marshall

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  • 1967
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    5.667 1967 HD

    ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1957
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    6 1957 HD

    Producers' Showcase is an American anthology television series that was telecast live during the 1950s in compatible color by NBC. With top talent,...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Paul Newman

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  • 1964
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    6 1964 HD

    The DuPont Show of the Week is an American anthology drama series which aired for three seasons on NBC from September 17, 1961 to August 30, 1964.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1960
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    7.5 1960 HD

    Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast:

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  • 1951
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    1 1951 HD

    An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and...

    Genre:

    Cast:

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