Directing
William Friedkin
- Titles
- 99movies9TV shows
- Career
Active from 1962 to 2023, busiest in 1994 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 41titles as director
- Average score
60/100
- 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.
- Crime6.0average 3.7
- Contemporary Realism6.8average 5.2
- Mystery5.6average 4.1
- Tension7.2average 6.1
- Scare3.6average 2.6
- Psychological6.6average 5.6
- Violence5.2average 4.3
- Uncanny3.3average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age1.4, average 2.9
- Wholesome1.8, average 3.3
- Family Dynamics3.3, average 4.7
- Wonder2.1, average 3.4
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 4
- Psychological Thriller 4
- Gritty Realism 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Ethical Dilemmas 2
- Serial Killer 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Tense Atmosphere 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Psychological Horror 2
- Claustrophobic 2
- Ensemble Cast 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- AAugie HessEditor12 Angry Men, The Hunted, Rules of Engagement, Jade, Jailbreakers, +1 more
- BBud S. SmithEditorThe Exorcist, Cruising, Sorcerer, Deal of the Century, The Brink's Job, +1 more
Darrin NavarroEditorKiller Joe, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Bug, The Painter's Voice
Ennio MorriconeComposerC.A.T. Squad, C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf, Rampage
Owen RoizmanCinematographerThe Exorcist, The French Connection, The exorcist director's cut
Jack NitzscheComposerThe Exorcist, Cruising, The exorcist director's cut- RRobert K. LambertEditorSorcerer, Blue Chips, The Brink's Job
Linda BlairActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Ellen BurstynActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Jason MillerActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
William O'MalleyActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Barton HeymanActorThe Exorcist, The exorcist director's cut
Movies and TV shows
102020s
1 title · average score 75
75
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023)
Director, Teleplay
2010s
1 title · average score 45
45
The Devil and Father Amorth (2018)
Writer, Director
1990s
1 title · average score 32
32
The Guardian (1990)
Director, Screenplay
1980s
4 titles · average score 64
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988)
Director, Story
60
Rampage (1987)
Producer, Writer
79
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Director, Screenplay
54
Cruising (1980)
Writer, Director
1970s
1 title · average score 77
77
Sorcerer (1977)
Screenplay, Producer
1960s
2 titles · average score 21
21
Good Times (1967)
Director, Screenplay
The Thin Blue Line (1966)
Producer, Director