1925-02-21 ( 100 years old ) in Fresno, California, United States
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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 action 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.
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Movies
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Final Cut
2022-03-30
Peckinpah Suite
2019-12-13
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
2011-06-06
Filmmakers in Action
2006-09-15
Edge of Outside
2006-06-11
Sam Peckinpah: Portrait
2006-06-01
Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron
1993-06-29
The Osterman Weekend
1983-10-14
A Tied Blasé
1981-02-03
The Visitor
1979-03-14
China 9, Liberty 37
1978-08-04
Convoy
1978-06-27
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973-05-23
Junior Bonner
1972-08-02
On Location: Dustin Hoffman
1971-12-31
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956-02-05
Wichita
1955-07-03
An Annapolis Story
1955-04-10
Dial Red O
1955-03-13
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