Directing
William Friedkin
- Titles
- 93movies9TV shows
- Career
Active from 1962 to 2023, busiest in 1994 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 39titles as director
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
The French Connection87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 29 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime5.9average 3.7
- Mystery5.7average 4.1
- Contemporary Realism6.7average 5.4
- Scare3.8average 2.6
- Tension7.1average 6.0
- Psychological6.6average 5.6
- Violence5.1average 4.2
- Uncanny3.4average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age1.4, average 3.0
- Wholesome1.8, average 3.3
- Family Dynamics3.4, average 4.8
- Wonder2.2, average 3.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 4
- Political Intrigue 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Twist Endings 2
- Neo-Noir 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Tense Atmosphere 2
- Psychological Suspense 2
- Serial Killer 2
- Gritty Realism 2
- Ethical Dilemmas 2
- Claustrophobic 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- BBud S. SmithEditorThe Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, The Brink's Job, Deal of the Century, +1 more
- AAugie HessEditorRules of Engagement, 12 Angry Men, The Hunted, Jade, Jailbreakers, +1 more
Darrin NavarroEditorThe Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Killer Joe, Bug, The Painter's Voice- RRobert K. LambertEditorSorcerer, Blue Chips, The Brink's Job
Ennio MorriconeComposerRampage, C.A.T. Squad, C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
Steve JamesActorTo Live and Die in L.A., C.A.T. Squad
Michael BiehnActorRampage, Jade
Tommy Lee JonesActorRules of Engagement, The Hunted
Van HeflinActorThe Bold Men, The Thin Blue Line
Paul SorvinoActorCruising, The Brink's Job
Joe CorteseActorC.A.T. Squad, C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
Roy ScheiderActorThe French Connection, Sorcerer
Movies and TV shows
39Type
2020s
1 title · average score 75
Director, Teleplay
2010s
4 titles · average score 56
Writer, Director
Stage Director
Director
Director
2000s
4 titles · average score 51
Director
Director
Director
Director
1990s
7 titles · average score 58
as TV Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director, Screenplay
1980s
8 titles · average score 57
TV show · as Dr. Kenneth Humphries (voice)
Director, Story
Writer, Director
Director, Executive Producer
Director, Screenplay
Director
Writer, Director
1970s
6 titles · average score 73
Director
Screenplay, Producer
Director
Director
Director
1960s
9 titles · average score 46
Director
Director, Screenplay
Director
Producer
Story, Producer
Director
Director, Producer