An American film director, producer, and actor, he was renowned for his versatility and craftsmanship. Beginning his career in television during the 1960s, he transitioned into film, gaining acclaim with movies like "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "Jeremiah Johnson." He won two Academy Awards for "Out of Africa," including Best Director. Known for his collaborations with Robert Redford, his filmography includes "Tootsie" and "The Way We Were." He also acted in films such as "Michael Clayton."
ABSENCE OF MALICE
Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. The story follows a man who becomes the target of a prosecutor's investigation into...
TOOTSIE
Tootsie is a 1982 American comedy-drama film about an unemployed actor who disguises himself as a woman to get a role on a soap opera. As he navigates...
THE INTERPRETER
The Interpreter is a political thriller film about an interpreter at the United Nations who overhears an assassination plot. As tensions rise, she...
THE FIRM
Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, The Firm tells the story of a young lawyer who is lured into a prestigious law firm only to discover...
JEREMIAH JOHNSON
Jeremiah Johnson is a 1972 Western film about a former soldier who becomes a mountain man in the wilderness of the American West. He faces various...
THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR
Three Days of the Condor is a 1975 political thriller film about a CIA researcher who discovers a conspiracy within his own agency. Forced to go on...
THE YAKUZA
The Yakuza is a gripping neo-noir thriller that delves into the complex world of the Japanese mafia, known as the Yakuza. Set against the backdrop of...
OUT OF AFRICA
Out of Africa is a 1985 epic romantic drama film based on the autobiographical book by Isak Dinesen. The film tells the story of a Danish baroness who...