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.
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Movies (39)
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
2023 · Himself
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
1997 · Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Welcome Home
1989 · Director
Lionheart
1987 · Director
Yes, Giorgio
1982 · Director
Sphinx
1981 · Director, Executive Producer
The Boys from Brazil
1978 · Director
Islands in the Stream
1977 · Director
Papillon
1973 · Producer, Director
The Magnificent Rebel
1973 · Self
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971 · Director
Patton
1970 · Director
Planet of the Apes
1968 · Director
The Double Man
1967 · Director
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
1966 · Director
The War Lord
1965 · Director
The Best Man
1964 · Director
The Stripper
1963 · Director
Big Deal in Laredo
1962 · Executive Producer
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
1962 · Director
The Velvet Alley
1959 · Director
The Great Gatsby
1958 · Director
Nightmare at Ground Zero
1958 · Director
Panic Button
1957 · Director
The Clouded Image
1957 · Director
The Playroom
1957 · Director
High Tor
1956 · Director
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1955 · Director, Screenplay
Twelve Angry Men
1954 · Director
The Strike
1954 · Director
Dark Possession
1954 · Director
Mark of Cain
1953 · Director
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
1952 · Director
The Kill
1952 · Director
Pontius Pilate
1952 · Director
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
1950 · Director
The Man Who Had Influence
1950 · Director
Miracle in the Rain
1950 · Director
Jane Eyre
1949 · Director
TV shows (11)
Film '72
1971 · Self
ABC Stage 67
1966 · Director
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961 · Director
The Defenders
1961 · Director
Startime
1959 · Director, Producer
Playhouse 90
1956 · Director
Ford Star Jubilee
1955 · Writer
Producers' Showcase
1954 · Director
Studio One
1948 · Director
The Ford Theatre Hour
1948 · Director
Ford Theatre
1948 · Director