Writing
James Bridges
- Titles
- 19movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1958 to 1990, busiest in 1970 and 1972 with 2 main titles each.
- Directed
- 8titles as director
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
The Paper Chase85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Nostalgia4.9average 3.6
- Mystery5.2average 4.1
- Psychological6.6average 5.6
- Historical3.5average 2.6
- Tension6.7average 6.1
- Social Commentary5.6average 4.9
- Dark Humor3.5average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.9, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.6, average 1.8
- Physical Comedy1.4, average 2.5
- Situational Comedy1.7, average 2.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Law School Drama 2
- Relationship Drama 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Dark Humor 2
- Grief and Loss 2
- Character Study 2
- Political Intrigue 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Gordon WillisCinematographerBright Lights, Big City, Perfect, The Paper Chase, September 30, 1955- JJeff GoursonEditorPerfect, Mike's Murder, September 30, 1955
Michael DouglasActorThe China Syndrome, When Michael Calls
Scott GlennActorUrban Cowboy, The Baby Maker
John HousemanActorBright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase
Collin Wilcox PaxtonActorThe Baby Maker, September 30, 1955
Brooke AldersonActorUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder
Debra WingerActorUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder
John TravoltaActorPerfect, Urban Cowboy- WWalter ThompsonEditorThe Paper Chase, The Baby Maker
Reynaldo VillalobosCinematographerUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder- AAaron LathamWriterPerfect, Urban Cowboy
Movies and TV shows
81980s
4 titles · average score 58
54
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
Director
49
Perfect (1985)
Producer, Screenplay
65
Mike's Murder (1984)
Writer, Director
67
Urban Cowboy (1980)
Director, Screenplay
1970s
4 titles · average score 70
77
The China Syndrome (1979)
Writer, Director
60
September 30, 1955 (1977)
Director, Writer
85
The Paper Chase (1973)
Screenplay, Director
57
The Baby Maker (1970)
Writer, Director