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Sam Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah

Known For Directing
Birthday Feb 21, 1925
Died Dec 28, 1984 (59)
Birthplace Fresno, California, United States
Popularity 0.7 (history)
Updated Apr 07, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Samuel "Sam" Peckinpah (February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American filmmaker and screenwriter who achieved prominence following the release of the Western epic The Wild Bunch (1969). He was known for the innovative and explicit depiction of a ... ction and violence, as well as his revisionist approach to the Western genre. Peckinpah's films generally deal with the conflict between values and ideals, and the corruption of violence in human society. He was given the nickname "Bloody Sam" owing to the violence in his films. His characters are often loners or losers who desire to be honorable, but are forced to compromise in order to survive in a world of nihilism and brutality. Peckinpah's combative personality, marked by years of alcohol and drug abuse, has often overshadowed his professional legacy. Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime. Many of his films, such as Straw Dogs (1971), Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974), remain controversial. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Peckinpah, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Osterman Weekend

The Osterman Weekend

1983

as Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)

The Visitor

The Visitor

1979

as Dr. Sam Collins

Convoy

Convoy

1978

as News Crew Director (uncredited)

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

1973

as Will (uncredited)

Junior Bonner

Junior Bonner

1972

as Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1956

as Charlie the Meter Reader

Dial Red O

Dial Red O

1955

as Cook in Diner (uncredited)

An Annapolis Story

An Annapolis Story

1955

as Pilot (uncredited)

Wichita

Wichita

1955

as Bank Teller (uncredited)

Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

2011

Original Film Writer

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

1974

Screenplay, Story, Songs

Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

1971

Screenplay

The Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch

1969

Screenplay

Villa Rides

Villa Rides

1968

Screenplay

Noon Wine

Noon Wine

1966

Screenplay

The Glory Guys

The Glory Guys

1965

Writer

Major Dundee

Major Dundee

1965

Screenplay

The Losers

The Losers

1963

Story

Ride the High Country

Ride the High Country

1962

Additional Writing

One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks

1961

Additional Writing

Private Hell 36

Private Hell 36

1954

Dialogue

The Osterman Weekend

The Osterman Weekend

1983

Director

Convoy

Convoy

1978

Director

Cross of Iron

Cross of Iron

1977

Director

The Killer Elite

The Killer Elite

1975

Director

The Getaway

The Getaway

1972

Director

Junior Bonner

Junior Bonner

1972

Director

Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

1971

Director

The Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch

1969

Director

The Lady Is My Wife

The Lady Is My Wife

1967

Director

Noon Wine

Noon Wine

1966

Director

Major Dundee

Major Dundee

1965

Director

The Losers

The Losers

1963

Director

Pericles on 31st Street

Pericles on 31st Street

1962

Director

Ride the High Country

Ride the High Country

1962

Director

The Deadly Companions

The Deadly Companions

1961

Director

The Losers

The Losers

1963

Producer

Pericles on 31st Street

Pericles on 31st Street

1962

Producer

Organization Category Movie
BAFTA Awards Best Director The Wild Bunch Nominated
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

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