An acclaimed British director and producer, he was renowned for his versatility and depth in both film and television. His career spanned over five decades, during which he directed the groundbreaking "Up" documentary series, tracing the lives of 14 Britons. He also helmed notable films like "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Gorillas in the Mist," and the James Bond film "The World Is Not Enough." His work was celebrated for its deep human insight and storytelling prowess. He served as president of the Directors Guild of America.
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
The World Is Not Enough is a 1999 spy film in which James Bond must protect an oil heiress from a terrorist who wants to control the world's oil...
THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a fantasy adventure film based on the third novel in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia series. In this...
GORKY PARK
Gorky Park is a 1983 thriller film based on Martin Cruz Smith's novel. Set in Moscow, the story follows Arkady Renko, a Soviet police officer, as he...
GORILLAS IN THE MIST
Gorillas in the Mist is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who studied and fought to protect mountain...
COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER
Coal Miner's Daughter is a biographical film about the life of country music singer Loretta Lynn. The movie follows Lynn's rise to fame from humble...
EXTREME MEASURES
Extreme Measures is a thriller that delves into the ethical dilemmas of medical science. Dr. Guy Luthan, a dedicated emergency room physician,...
ENOUGH
Enough is a thriller film that follows the story of Slim, a woman who discovers that her seemingly perfect husband, Mitch, is abusive and controlling....