Directing
Franklin J. Schaffner
- Titles
- 42movies9TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19481989
- Directed
- 46titles as director
- Average score
67/100
- Highest rated
Playhouse 9079/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.4average 2.6
- Politics5.3average 2.6
- Warfare3.6average 1.2
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.6
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Spiritual3.3average 2.0
- Pathos6.4average 5.2
- Mystery5.3average 4.1
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.3, average 5.2
- Situational Comedy1.8, average 2.7
- Physical Comedy1.6, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor1.3, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 6
- Historical Setting 4
- Anthology Series 4
- Melancholy 4
- Historical Drama 3
- Intrigue 3
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Political Drama 2
- Anthology Drama 2
- Golden Age of Television 2
- Classic Performances 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jerry GoldsmithComposerPlanet of the Apes, Papillon, Patton, The Boys from Brazil, Islands in the Stream, +2 more
Rod SerlingWriterPlanet of the Apes, The Arena, Panic Button, Nightmare at Ground Zero, Planet of the Apes Test Reel, +2 more- RRobert SwinkEditorPapillon, The Boys from Brazil, Sphinx, The Best Man, Islands in the Stream, +1 more
Fred J. KoenekampCinematographerPapillon, Patton, Islands in the Stream, Yes, Giorgio, Welcome Home
Charlton HestonActorPlanet of the Apes, The War Lord, Jane Eyre, Planet of the Apes Test Reel
George VoskovecActorTwelve Angry Men, The Velvet Alley
Woodrow ParfreyActorPapillon, The Rag Jungle
Nina FochActorThe Kill, The Playroom
Geraldine FitzgeraldActorDark Possession, Pontius Pilate
James DalyActorPlanet of the Apes, The Strike
James HongActorYes, Giorgio, Nightmare at Ground Zero
Leslie NielsenActorDark Possession, The Velvet Alley
Movies and TV shows
391980s
4 titles · average score 54
57
Welcome Home (1989)
Director
53
Lionheart (1987)
Director
Yes, Giorgio (1982)
Director
53
Sphinx (1981)
Executive Producer, Director
1970s
5 titles · average score 71
68
The Boys from Brazil (1978)
Director
64
Islands in the Stream (1977)
Director
79
Papillon (1973)
Director, Producer
70
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Director
76
Patton (1970)
Director
1960s
9 titles · average score 66
78
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Director
60
The Double Man (1967)
Director
64
The War Lord (1965)
Director
74
The Best Man (1964)
Director
56
The Stripper (1963)
Director
The Legend of Lylah Clare (1963)
Director
Big Deal in Laredo (1962)
Executive Producer
1950s
20 titles · average score 77
The Velvet Alley (1959)
Director
The Great Gatsby (1958)
Director
The Arena (1956)
Director
High Tor (1956)
Director
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1955)
Director, Screenplay
77
Twelve Angry Men (1954)
Director
Dark Possession (1954)
Director
The Strike (1954)
Director
The Kill (1952)
Director
Pontius Pilate (1952)
Director
The Man Who Had Influence (1950)
Director
1940s
1 titles
Jane Eyre (1949)
Director