Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.

  • Title: Franklin J. Schaffner
  • Popularity: 4.108
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1920-05-30
  • Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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  • Also Known As: Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner
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Franklin J. Schaffner Movies

  • 1973
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    The Magnificent Rebel
    The Magnificent Rebel

    5.6 1973 HD

    Documentary short featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 1973 film "Papillon." The film stars Steve McQueen and is based on the life story of...

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  • 1997
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    Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
    Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

    1 1997 HD

    Almost everyone who worked with director Franklin J. Schaeffer on the film is interviewed here, including George C. Scott (this piece was done before...

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  • 2023
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    Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
    Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur

    1 2023 HD

    Franklin J. Schaffner is the man behind a great many iconic American films: Planet of the Apes (1968), Patton (1970), Papillon (1973), The Boys from...

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  • 1968
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    Planet of the Apes
    Planet of the Apes

    7.655 1968 HD

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  • 1970
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    Patton
    Patton

    7.508 1970 HD

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  • 1973
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    Papillon
    Papillon

    7.849 1973 HD

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  • 1973
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    Papillon
    Papillon

    7.849 1973 HD

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  • 1965
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    The War Lord
    The War Lord

    6.3 1965 HD

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  • 1964
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    The Best Man
    The Best Man

    7.243 1964 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Boys from Brazil
    The Boys from Brazil

    6.715 1978 HD

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  • 1981
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    Sphinx
    Sphinx

    5.579 1981 HD

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  • 1977
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    Islands in the Stream
    Islands in the Stream

    6.5 1977 HD

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  • 1971
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    Nicholas and Alexandra
    Nicholas and Alexandra

    6.937 1971 HD

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  • 1989
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    Welcome Home
    Welcome Home

    5.8 1989 HD

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  • 1987
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    Lionheart
    Lionheart

    4.6 1987 HD

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  • 1967
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    The Double Man
    The Double Man

    6.1 1967 HD

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  • 1963
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    The Stripper
    The Stripper

    4.727 1963 HD

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  • 1954
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    Twelve Angry Men
    Twelve Angry Men

    8 1954 HD

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  • 1982
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    Yes, Giorgio
    Yes, Giorgio

    3.9 1982 HD

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  • 1981
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    Sphinx
    Sphinx

    5.579 1981 HD

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  • 1962
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    A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
    A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

    1 1962 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Velvet Alley
    The Velvet Alley

    1 1959 HD

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  • 1958
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    Nightmare at Ground Zero
    Nightmare at Ground Zero

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1956
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    High Tor
    High Tor

    7.5 1956 HD

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  • 1952
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    The Kill
    The Kill

    8 1952 HD

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  • 1952
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    Pontius Pilate
    Pontius Pilate

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1954
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    Dark Possession
    Dark Possession

    1 1954 HD

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  • 1956
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    The Arena
    The Arena

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1954
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    The Strike
    The Strike

    6 1954 HD

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  • 1950
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    The Man Who Had Influence
    The Man Who Had Influence

    8 1950 HD

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  • 1962
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    Big Deal in Laredo
    Big Deal in Laredo

    1 1962 HD

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  • 1952
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    The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
    The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

    4 1952 HD

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  • 1949
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    Jane Eyre
    Jane Eyre

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1953
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    Mark of Cain
    Mark of Cain

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1958
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    The Great Gatsby
    The Great Gatsby

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1955
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    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1955
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    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1966
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    Planet of the Apes Test Reel
    Planet of the Apes Test Reel

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    Ford Star Jubilee is an American anthology series that aired once a month on Saturday nights on CBS at 9:00 P.M., E.S.T. from the fall of 1955 to the...

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  • 1970
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    4.4 1970 HD

    An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One,...

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  • 1970
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    6.167 1970 HD

    The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized...

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  • 1970
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    5.667 1970 HD

    ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It...

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  • 1970
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    6 1970 HD

    Producers' Showcase is an American anthology television series that was telecast live during the 1950s in compatible color by NBC. With top talent,...

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  • 1970
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    6 1970 HD

    The DuPont Show of the Week is an American anthology drama series which aired for three seasons on NBC from September 17, 1961 to August 30, 1964.

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  • 1970
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    7.5 1970 HD

    Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and...

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