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Brian De Palma

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Biography

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.

Notable films

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Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Carlito's Way

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Carrie

Directed

Scarface

Directed

The Untouchables

Directed

Mission: Impossible

Directed

Dressed to Kill

Directed

Mr. Scorsese

As Self

Blow Out

Directed

Chains

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