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Franklin J. Schaffner

Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Died July 2, 1989 (69 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Boys from Brazil
  • Twelve Angry Men
Known For
  • Planet of the Apes
  • Patton
  • Papillon
  • The Boys from Brazil
  • Nicholas and Alexandra
  • The Best Man
  • The War Lord
  • Sphinx
  • The Double Man
  • Lionheart
  • Islands in the Stream
  • Yes, Giorgio
  • Studio One
  • Welcome Home
  • The Defenders
  • Tales of Tomorrow

Filmography

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