Director

William Friedkin

Directing: 1967 — 2023 · 21 films
Lived: 29 August 1935 — d. 2023
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.

Career Signature

How William Friedkin’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

claustrophobic tension

Tonal kin

John Frankenheimer25 films

Brian De Palma28 films

Jonas Pate4 films

Yves Boisset5 films

Kathryn Bigelow10 films

Kang Woo-suk3 films

Brad Anderson11 films

Mysskin7 films

How William Friedkin’s filmography reads.

Filmography

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

Killer Joe

Bug

The Hunted

Rules of Engagement

12 Angry Men

Jade

Blue Chips

The Guardian

Rampage

To Live and Die in L.A.

Deal of the Century

Cruising

The Brink's Job

Sorcerer

The Exorcist

The French Connection

The Boys in the Band

The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Birthday Party

Good Times