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.
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.1average 3.6
- Mystery5.2average 4.1
- Psychological6.5average 5.6
- Historical3.2average 2.6
- Tension6.7average 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
- Law School Drama 2
- Psychological Tension 2
- Relationship Drama 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
John TravoltaActorPerfect, Urban Cowboy
Debra WingerActorUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder- DDavid RawlinsEditorThe China Syndrome, Urban Cowboy
Reynaldo VillalobosCinematographerUrban Cowboy, Mike's Murder- AAaron LathamWriterPerfect, Urban Cowboy
Movies and TV shows
211990s
1 title · average score 70
70
White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
5 titles · average score 55
46
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
Director
41
Perfect (1985)
Producer, Screenplay
65
Mike's Murder (1984)
Director, Producer
67
Urban Cowboy (1980)
Director, Screenplay
1970s
8 titles · average score 66
80
The China Syndrome (1979)
Director, Writer
60
September 30, 1955 (1977)
Director, Writer
70
The Paper Chase (1973)
Screenplay, Director
Carola (1973)
Teleplay
51
When Michael Calls (1972)
Screenplay
Limbo (1972)
Screenplay
81
Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
Screenplay
57
The Baby Maker (1970)
Writer, Director
1960s
2 titles · average score 44
44
The Appaloosa (1966)
Screenplay
Tarzan and Jane Regained... Sort of (1964)
as Lord of the Forest
1950s
5 titles · average score 56
Joy Ride (1958)
as Dirk
70
Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958)
TV show · as Dolph
Johnny Trouble (1957)
as Ike
46
Dragnet (1951)
TV show