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Anthony Mann

American film director (1906–1967)

Anthony Mann was an American film director and stage actor who came to prominence directing film noir, Westerns and historical films. After acting in theatre and working as a talent scout and casting director in Hollywood, he made his directing debut with Dr. Broadway (1942) and had his first major success with T-Men (1947). In the 1950s he shifted to Westerns, directing James Stewart in eight films including Winchester '73.

Anthony Mann appears in 13 films in The Rerun, from 1945 to 1965. That includes 13 titles as director. Most of that work is in western, drama and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: James Stewart (6), Harry Morgan (3), Jay C. Flippen (3), Sophia Loren (2), Douglas Wilmer (2).

Known for

  • Winchester ’73 (1950), Director. The Western that began his run of eight films with James Stewart.
  • The Naked Spur (1953), Director. A Western he made with James Stewart in the 1950s.
  • The Far Country (1954), Director. A Western he made with James Stewart in the 1950s.
  • The Man from Laramie (1955), Director. A Western he made with James Stewart in the 1950s.
  • T-Men (1947), Director. His first major success, a noir made on a modest budget.
  • El Cid (1961), Director. A 1961 historical film from his later career.

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When was Anthony Mann born?
Anthony Mann was born on 30 June 1906.

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