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
62/100
- Highest rated
Colossus: The Forbin Project81/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Nostalgia5.1average 3.6
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Mystery5.2average 4.1
- Psychological6.4average 5.6
- Historical3.3average 2.6
- Tension6.6average 6.1
- Social Commentary5.4average 4.9
- Crime4.1average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.9, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.7, average 1.8
- Physical Comedy1.4, average 2.5
- Family Dynamics3.7, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Character Study 2
- Grief and Loss 2
- Political Intrigue 2
- Relationship Drama 2
- Law School Drama 2
- Psychological Tension 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
Collin Wilcox PaxtonActorThe Baby Maker, September 30, 1955
John TravoltaActorUrban Cowboy, Perfect
John HousemanActorBright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase
Debra WingerActorUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder
Brooke AldersonActorUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder
Scott GlennActorUrban Cowboy, The Baby Maker
Michael DouglasActorThe China Syndrome, When Michael Calls- AAaron LathamWriterUrban Cowboy, Perfect
- WWalter ThompsonEditorThe Paper Chase, The Baby Maker
Reynaldo VillalobosCinematographerUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder
Movies and TV shows
141990s
1 title · average score 70
70
White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
4 titles · average score 58
41
Perfect (1985)
Screenplay, Producer
66
Mike's Murder (1984)
Director, Producer
67
Urban Cowboy (1980)
Screenplay, Director
1970s
8 titles · average score 67
80
The China Syndrome (1979)
Writer, Director
61
September 30, 1955 (1977)
Writer, Director
70
The Paper Chase (1973)
Director, Screenplay
Carola (1973)
Teleplay
53
When Michael Calls (1972)
Screenplay
Limbo (1972)
Screenplay
81
Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
Screenplay
57
The Baby Maker (1970)
Director, Writer
1960s
1 title · average score 44
44
The Appaloosa (1966)
Screenplay