An influential American film director, he was born on June 25, 1924, in Philadelphia. He began his career in theater and television before transitioning to film in the 1950s. Renowned for his work on socially conscious and character-driven dramas, he directed over 50 films, including classics like "12 Angry Men," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "Network." His style is marked by strong storytelling and an emphasis on moral complexity. He received multiple Oscar nominations throughout his career and was honored with an Academy Honorary Award in 2005.
FAIL SAFE
Fail Safe is a tense Cold War thriller that explores the terrifying possibility of accidental nuclear war. The film follows a U.S. Air Force bomber...
THE VERDICT
In The Verdict, a down-and-out lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case that could be his redemption. With the odds stacked against him, he must...
NETWORK
Network is a satirical drama film that follows the story of a television network that exploits a deranged former anchor's outburst to boost ratings....
12 ANGRY MEN
12 Angry Men is a gripping courtroom drama that explores the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of the judicial process. Set in a single...
THE WIZ
The Wiz is a musical adventure fantasy film that reimagines L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' with an African-American cast. The story...
DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The film is based on a true story about a bank robbery gone wrong in Brooklyn,...
SERPICO
Serpico is a 1973 American neo-noir biographical crime film based on the true story of Frank Serpico, an honest New York City policeman who uncovered...
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a crime thriller that weaves a tense narrative around two brothers, Andy and Hank Hanson, who orchestrate a...