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Stanley Kubrick

American filmmaker and photographer (1928–1999)

Stanley Kubrick was an American filmmaker and photographer, a prominent figure of the New Hollywood era. He worked as a photographer for Look magazine before making The Killing (1956), and settled in England in 1961. His films crossed many genres and were known for meticulous research, innovative cinematography and dark humour.

Stanley Kubrick appears in 13 films in The Rerun, from 1952 to 1999. That includes 13 titles as director. Most of that work is in drama, thriller and war. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Vivian Kubrick (4), Joe Turkel (2), Steven Berkoff (2), Margaret Tyzack (2), Peter Sellers (2).

Known for

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Director. A 1968 film from his years based in England.
  • Dr. Strangelove (1964), Director. Cold War satire made with Peter Sellers.
  • A Clockwork Orange (1971), Director. A 1971 film from his period of near-complete artistic control.
  • The Shining (1980), Director. A 1980 film made while based at Childwickbury Manor in England.
  • Paths of Glory (1957), Director. Anti-war film and the first of two collaborations with Kirk Douglas.
  • Spartacus (1960), Director. Historical drama and his second collaboration with Kirk Douglas.

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When was Stanley Kubrick born?
Stanley Kubrick was born on 26 July 1928.

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