William Friedkin was an influential American film director, born on August 29, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. He rose to fame in the 1970s with iconic films like 'The French Connection' (1971), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Director, and 'The Exorcist' (1973), a horror classic. Known for his intense, gritty style, Friedkin left a lasting impact on the thriller and horror genres. He passed away on August 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking cinema.
TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.
To Live and Die in L.A. is a gritty crime thriller that follows a Secret Service agent who will stop at nothing to catch a counterfeiter, even if it...
THE EXORCIST
The Exorcist is a horror film about a young girl who becomes possessed by a mysterious entity, leading her mother to seek the help of two priests to...
BUG
Bug is a psychological horror film that takes place in a seedy Oklahoma motel, where a lonely woman named Agnes befriends a troubled war veteran,...
KILLER JOE
In Killer Joe, a young drug dealer hires a hitman to kill his mother for her life insurance policy. As the plan unfolds, dark secrets are revealed and...
SORCERER
Sorcerer is a 1977 thriller film directed by William Friedkin. The movie follows four men from different backgrounds who are forced to work together...
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
The French Connection is a gritty crime thriller following two detectives as they attempt to take down a major heroin smuggling operation in New York...