Directing
Elia Kazan
- Career
Active from 1941 to 2001, with a break from 1989 to 2000, busiest in 1947 with 3 main titles.
- Average score
70/100
- Highest rated
On the Waterfront89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 20 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.9, average 5.4
- Situational Comedy1.1, average 2.7
- Fantasy0.4, average 1.7
- Physical Comedy1.1, average 2.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Psychological Drama 5
- Character-Driven 5
- Historical Drama 4
- Historical Setting 3
- Political Intrigue 2
- Iconic Performances 2
- Strong Female Lead 2
- Show Business 2
- Slow Burn 2
- Coming-of-Age Drama 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Alfred NewmanComposerPinky, Viva Zapata!, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Gentleman's Agreement, Panic in the Streets- GGene MilfordEditorOn the Waterfront, Splendor in the Grass, Baby Doll, A Face in the Crowd
Karl MaldenActorOn the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, Baby Doll
Marlon BrandoActorOn the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, Viva Zapata!- HHarry Stradling Sr.CinematographerA Streetcar Named Desire, A Face in the Crowd, The Sea of Grass
- JJoseph MacDonaldCinematographerPinky, Viva Zapata!, Panic in the Streets
Boris KaufmanCinematographerOn the Waterfront, Splendor in the Grass, Baby Doll- HHarmon JonesEditorPinky, Panic in the Streets, Boomerang!
Richard BooneActorMan on a Tightrope, The Arrangement
Pat HenningActorOn the Waterfront, Man on a Tightrope
Dana AndrewsActorThe Last Tycoon, Boomerang!
Jo Van FleetActorEast of Eden, Wild River
Movies and TV shows
26Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
2000s
1 title · average score 67
GoodWatch score 67Writer
1980s
1 title · average score 59
GoodWatch score 59as Old man in the coffee house
1970s
2 titles · average score 56
GoodWatch score 59Director
GoodWatch score 52Director
1960s
4 titles · average score 67
GoodWatch score 35Novel, Director
GoodWatch score 72Writer, Producer
GoodWatch score 76Director, Producer
GoodWatch score 84Director, Producer
1950s
8 titles · average score 79
GoodWatch score 82Producer, Director
GoodWatch score 77Director, Producer
GoodWatch score 78Director, Producer
GoodWatch score 89Director
GoodWatch score 71Director
GoodWatch score 62Director
GoodWatch score 89Director
GoodWatch score 84as Cleaver - Mortuary Assistant (uncredited)
1940s
8 titles · average score 66
GoodWatch score 68Director, Additional Writing
GoodWatch score 77Director
GoodWatch score 71Director
GoodWatch score 33Director
GoodWatch score 88Director
GoodWatch score 56Co-Director
GoodWatch score 59as Nickie Haroyen
GoodWatch score 75as 'Googi'
1930s
2 titles
Assistant Director
as Protester Calling for a Ballot at Communist Meeting