Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
Known For
Crew Credits
Welcome Home
Director
Lionheart
Director
Yes, Giorgio
Director
Sphinx
Director
The Boys from Brazil
Director
Islands in the Stream
Director
Papillon
Director
Nicholas and Alexandra
Director
Patton
Director
Planet of the Apes
Director
The Double Man
Director
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Director
The War Lord
Director
The Best Man
Director
The Stripper
Director
Big Deal in Laredo
Executive Producer
The Velvet Alley
Director
The Great Gatsby
Director
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Director
The Playroom
Director
High Tor
Director
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Director
Twelve Angry Men
Director
The Strike
Director
Dark Possession
Director
Mark of Cain
Director
The Kill
Director
Pontius Pilate
Director