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Jonathan Kaplan portrait

Jonathan Kaplan

2 films

Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 - August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He was the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He was the brother of actresses Nora Heflin and Mady Kaplan. His film The Accused (1988), earned actress Jodie Foster her first Oscar for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Kaplan received 5 Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing ER. Kaplan directed Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984.

Where to Start with Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan appears in 2 drama films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Over the Edge, The Accused — a strong place to start exploring Jonathan Kaplan's drama work.

Over the Edge 7.1

Over the Edge

1979
The Accused 7.1

The Accused

1988

Jonathan Kaplan — Drama Films 2

The Accused 7.1

The Accused

1988
Over the Edge 7.1

Over the Edge

1979

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