who wound up directing the absolutely bonkers sequel. Based on William Peter Blatty’s best-selling, based-on-a-true-story novel, Friedkin brought to life what many still consider to be the scari ...

During the brief erotic thriller craze brought about by the success of Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct, Caruso took a role in Jade. A thriller, released in 1995 and directed by William Friedkin ...

Born in Chicago, Friedkin made his directing debut with ... starring William Petersen, “Blue Chips” (1994) starring Nick Nolte, “Jade” (1995) starring Davis Caruso and “Killer Joe ...

William Friedkin, director of iconic 1970s ... defying hit that racked up ten nominations and two statuettes. Friedkin’s first directing credit came in 1965 with the TV movie “The Bold Men ...

William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing "The French ... "Blue Chips" (1994), "Jade" (1995), "Rules of Engagement ...

Lost among the conversations about Friedkin's career was his propensity for bringing plays to the screen — and for directing memorable ... French Connection,” William Friedkin was remarkably ...

William Friedkin ... to earn an Academy Award nomination for best picture. Mr. Friedkin also received a nomination for his directing. Mr. Friedkin’s back-to-back triumphs afforded him carte ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Director William Friedkin ... “For Friedkin, the film is a return to form after some disappointments like ‘Jade,’ ” Roger Ebert wrote in his 2007 ...

By William Grimes ... box-office success, Mr. Friedkin found himself one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood. Image Mr. Friedkin, in white hat, directing a scene from “The French ...

William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the 1970s New Hollywood movement who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died.