Brian De Palma
Born: September 11, 1940
From: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Brian De Palma

Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.

Films directed by Brian De Palma

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The Untouchables
1987

The Untouchables Film Review – 1987 Crime Classic Welcome to The Untouchables film review, where we explore the 1987 crime drama classic directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, and Robert De Niro

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