Curtis Hanson
Known for: Directing
Born: March 24, 1945
Died: September 20, 2016
Curtis Lee Hanson (March 24, 1945 – September 20, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Reno, Nevada, Hanson grew up in Los Angeles. After dropping out of high school, Hanson worked as photographer and editor for Cinema magazine. In the 1970s, Hanson participated as a writer for the horror film The Dunwich Horror (1970) and made his directorial debut the B-Movie Sweet Kill (1973), where he lacked creative control to fulfill his vision. While Hanson continued di…
Known for
The Making of '8 Mile'
2003
North by Northwest: One for the Ages
2009
'In a Lonely Place' Revisited
2003
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'
2008
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'
2008
The Searchers: An Appreciation
2006
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic
2001
Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie and Clyde'
2008
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
1998
The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'
2006
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
1998
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
1999
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
2009
Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith
1995
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
2010
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
2004
Adaptation.
2002
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
2000
Critic
2008
American Masters
1986
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
2008