Writing
John Cheever
- Titles
- 8movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1955 to 2009, with a break from 1985 to 2008, busiest in 1979 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
74/100
- Highest rated
Alfred Hitchcock Presents85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 4 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Scare5.1average 2.6
- Mystery6.2average 4.1
- Uncanny4.5average 2.5
- Nostalgia5.2average 3.6
- Dark Humor4.2average 2.9
- Psychological6.7average 5.6
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Tension7.1average 6.1
Rarely in their work
- Family Dynamics3.5, average 4.7
- Physical Comedy1.6, average 2.5
- Coming of Age2.1, average 2.9
- Catharsis4.4, average 5.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
John HarkinsActorThe Sorrows of Gin, O Youth and Beauty!- BBaxter HarrisActorThe Sorrows of Gin, O Youth and Beauty!
Jeff BlecknerDirectorAmerican Playhouse, O Youth and Beauty!
Paul BogartDirectorAmerican Playhouse, The Shady Hill Kidnapping- JJack HofsissDirectorAmerican Playhouse, The Sorrows of Gin
James IvoryDirectorAmerican Playhouse, The Five Forty-Eight
Movies and TV shows
51980s
1 title
The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982)
as Narrator
1970s
3 titles
The Five Forty-Eight (1979)
Original Film Writer, Story
1960s
1 title · average score 74
74
The Swimmer (1968)
as Man at Pool Party (uncredited)