Franklin J. Schaffner
4 films
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.
Where to Start with Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin J. Schaffner appears in 4 drama films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Papillon, Planet of the Apes, Patton — a strong place to start exploring Franklin J. Schaffner's drama work.
