Writing
Terry Southern
- Career
Active from 1956 to 1988, with a break from 1976 to 1987, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb91/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 11 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Family Dynamics2.5, average 4.8
- Catharsis3.1, average 5.1
- Violence2.6, average 4.1
- Scare1.1, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Cult Classic 4
- Absurdist Humor 2
- Period Piece 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Psychedelic Visuals 2
- Eccentric Characters 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
James CoburnActorCandy, The Loved One
James Earl JonesActorDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, End of the Road
Peter SellersActorDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, The Magic Christian
Ringo StarrActorCandy, The Magic Christian
Rip TornActorThe Cincinnati Kid, The Telephone
Philip H. LathropCinematographerThe Cincinnati Kid, Don't Make Waves
Hal AshbyEditorThe Cincinnati Kid, The Loved One
Movies and TV shows
13Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
2020s
1 title · average score 68
GoodWatch score 68Original Film Writer
1980s
1 title · average score 42
GoodWatch score 42Writer
1970s
1 title · average score 47
GoodWatch score 47as Mr. Caruso
1960s
9 titles · average score 65
GoodWatch score 79Writer
GoodWatch score 48Screenplay, Novel
GoodWatch score 58Screenplay
GoodWatch score 48Novel
GoodWatch score 50Screenplay
GoodWatch score 75Screenplay
GoodWatch score 58Screenplay
GoodWatch score 79Additional Writing
Screenplay
1950s
1 title
Adaptation