John Boorman
John Boorman (born 18 January 1933) is an English filmmaker who is a long time resident of Ireland and is best known for his feature films such as Point Blank, Deliverance, Excalibur, The Emerald Forest, Hope and Glory, The General and The Tailor of Panama.
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| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.205 |
| Birthday | 1933-01-18 |
| Place of Birth | Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK |
| Also Known As | 존 부어맨, |
1974
Zardoz
5.944/513
In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements.
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Zardoz
2009
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
5.9/12
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot...
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2016
Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
6.9/5
A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with t...
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Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
2012
Me and Me Dad
0/0
An intimate portrait about the iconic filmmaker John Boorman directed by his daughter Katrine. The story is told through the relationship of father an...
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Me and Me Dad
2012
Dreamers
6/1
Dreamers is a film directed by Noelle Deschamps in 2012. Creation was always imagined as a mysterious process. Following these filmmakers, brings to l...
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Dreamers
2006
A Sense of Carol Reed
0/0
The film director, Carol Reed, is the subject of this documentary short. The illegitimate son of the famous stage actor, 'Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree' ,...
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A Sense of Carol Reed
1967
The Rock
7.7/5
A promotional two-part short for John Boorman's "Point Blank" shot on and around Alcatraz. Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and former inmate Joe Giles sh...
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The Rock
2022
The Sean Connery Paradox
7.3/11
Having become a world star thanks to James Bond, Sean Connery, who died in 2020, has never stopped trying to shed the image of a sexy and slightly bru...
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The Sean Connery Paradox
2024
A Look Through His Lens
0/0
Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot offers a master class in image making, with insightful examples from his work on Diva, Hope and Glory...
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A Look Through His Lens
2019
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
6.7/16
Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote her first review in 1953 and joi...
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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
1990
The Return of the Green Man
0/0
Since ancient times, the Green Man has been one of the most mysterious and menacing of mythical characters. He also has a familiar face as Robin Hood,...
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The Return of the Green Man
1991
I Dreamt I Woke Up
7.333/3
John Boorman reflects on the personal influences shaping his life and films in this short work, blending family, neighbors, and the Wicklow Mountains...
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I Dreamt I Woke Up
1987
Hope and Glory
6.906/212
A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.
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Hope and Glory
1978
Long Shot
9/1
Against the backdrop of the 1977 Edinburgh Film Festival, two low-budget filmmakers attempt to talk up some finance as they hunt for cash, cast and ‘...
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Long Shot
1999
The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'
7.7/7
A documentary chronicling the making of Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', and his legacy.
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The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'
2006
Filmmakers in Action
7.2/5
What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to protect authors' copyright? What is their legal status in...
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Filmmakers in Action
2015
Postwar Poetry: Carol Reed and 'Odd Man Out'
0/0
Discussion about Carol Reed's 1947 film "Odd Man Out."
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Postwar Poetry: Carol Reed and 'Odd Man Out'
1995
Ennio Morricone
6.75/4
From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986...
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Ennio Morricone
2017
John Boorman : Leçon de cinéma
0/0
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John Boorman : Leçon de cinéma
2006
The Making of Ryan's Daughter
0/0
Feature-lenght documentary, divided in three episodes (Storm rising, Storm chaser and Eye of the storm), describing the making of Ryan's Daughter as w...
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The Making of Ryan's Daughter
1998
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
10/1
John Boorman met Lee Marvin in London when the latter was making The Dirty Dozen and immediately they struck up a friendship. Shortly afterwards they...
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Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
2010
Sodankylä Forever
0/0
The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the arctic circle — where the sun never sets. Founded by...
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Sodankylä Forever
2013
Excalibur: Behind the Movie
0/0
This retrospective documentary looks back on the making of director John Boorman's 1981 movie, Excalibur. Self-described as the toughest film he ever...
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Excalibur: Behind the Movie
2006
What If?
8/1
Two struggling stuntmen decide to write their own script.
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What If?
1987
Just a Song and Dance
7/1
Documentary about television company ATV and its founder Lew Grade.
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Just a Song and Dance
2025
Boorman and the Devil
0/0
Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boo...
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Boorman and the Devil
1963
In View: Six Days to Saturday
0/0
Directed by John Boorman for the In View series, this documentary follows Swindon Town F.C. through six days of training and preparation, offering an...
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In View: Six Days to Saturday
1981
The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie
0/0
In this behind-the-scenes documentary, Neil Jordan chronicles the production of Excalibur, following director John Boorman on set and documenting the...
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The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie
1972
The Dangerous World of 'Deliverance'
7/1
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Deliverance (1972) on location in Georgia, including outtakes and interviews with the cast and crew.
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