John Irvin

Born: 1940-05-07

Birthplace: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK

Biography

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John Irvin (born May 7, 1940) is an English film director. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he began his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Also, he made several action films in the 1980s including The Dogs of War (1980), Raw Deal (1986), Hamburger Hill (1987) and Next of Kin (1989). In the 1990s and 2000s, Irvin directed films such as Robin Hood (1991), When Trumpets Fade (1998), Shiner (2000) and The Moon and the Stars (2007).

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Known For

Widows' Peak
Raw Deal
Gala Day
Next of Kin
Hamburger Hill
City of Industry
The Dogs of War
Freefall
Ghost Story
When Trumpets Fade

Top Movie Credits

Widows' Peak Director
Raw Deal Director
Gala Day Writer
Next of Kin Director
Hamburger Hill Director
City of Industry Director
The Dogs of War Director
Freefall Director
Ghost Story Director
When Trumpets Fade Director